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Three Injured After Medical Episode Triggers Highway 281 Crash

8/17/2026

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On Aug 15 2026, a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 281 near Bitters Road in San Antonio injured three people.
The crash began when the Highlander driver suffered a medical episode, lost control, struck a sign and entered the lanes.
The Highlander hit a Dodge Ram, which struck a Chevrolet Suburban, rolled and ejected two passengers with life-threatening injuries.
All three victims were taken to a local hospital and Highway 281 reopened to lanes around 6 p.m.

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On Aug 15 2026, a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 281 near Bitters Road in San Antonio injured three people.
The crash began when the Highlander driver suffered a medical episode, lost control, struck a sign and entered the lanes.
The Highlander hit a Dodge Ram, which struck a Chevrolet Suburban, rolled and ejected two passengers with life-threatening injuries.
All three victims were taken to a local hospital and Highway 281 reopened to lanes around 6 p.m.