Authorities identified 41-year-old Noel Zapata as the man who lost his life following a two-vehicle collision Wednesday morning on South Side.
The fatal motorcycle crash took place on Highway 16 at Southwest Loop 410, not far from Palo Alto College. According to the investigation reports, Zapata attempted to beat the light that had turned red on the northbound lanes of Highway 16. Zapata’s motorcycle smashed into the side of a big rig that was turning left from the Loop 410 access road onto Highway 16.
The motorcycle became wedged under the truck and Zapata was dragged through the intersection. He succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The underpass at Highway 16 and Loop 410 was shut down in both directions as crews worked at the scene. No further details were provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
July 2, 2022
Source: KSAT