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Medical episode triggered chain-reaction crash on US 281 that ejected 2 girls, SAPD says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Madalynn Lambert, Ricardo Moreno , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Two girls, ages 11 and 15, were ejected from a vehicle involved in the crash.
A chain-reaction crash occurred on US 281 near Bitters Road on Saturday afternoon. The incident was triggered by a medical episode behind the wheel of a Toyota Highlander. The SUV lost control and crossed into the northbound lanes, hitting a Dodge Ram and a Chevrolet Suburban.
The crash was captured on surveillance video from a nearby business. Two girls, ages 11 and 15, were ejected from a vehicle involved in the crash. Further details about the incident are available from San Antonio police and local news sources.
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Category: safety Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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