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An 18-wheeler was caught on camera pushing a black two-door Mercedes down I-35 North past the exit for 281 Monday afternoon in San Antonio. The driver of the Mercedes has been identified as Leon Morris, 58, and the driver of the 18-wheeler has been identified as Raymond Morales, 48.
Morales was driving in the far left lane on I-35 North when Morris was was entering the highway from the Main Street entrance ramp, according to an accident report. Morris merged onto the highway and skid marks show that Morales entered the lane Morris was in, striking the Mercedes.
Morales told police he didn't realize he was dragging the Mercedes at first and tried to stop when he realized there was a car in front of his big rig, according to the report. Morris was taken to the hospital and Morales was visibly shaken, but the report doesn't go into further detail.