A somber hush has fallen across the far East Side of San Antonio as family, friends and neighbors mourn the tragic loss of 48-year-old Christina Moore. On the morning of October 31, around 6:30 a.m., Christina was struck by a garbage truck while riding her bicycle near the 6300 block of westbound U.S. Highway 87, as the vehicle exited a driveway belonging to a sanitation company. According to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), Christina was riding along a stretch of road with limited lighting when she attempted to cross the driveway at the same moment the truck began to exit. The collision proved fatal and she was pronounced dead at the scene.
Christina’s life was defined by her independent spirit and a profound love of the outdoors. Those who knew her say she found daily joy in cycling—it wasn’t just transport, but a way to connect with the world around her, to breathe deeply, to embrace the simple freedom of being outside. On that crisp autumn morning she was doing what she loved, a routine ride turned heartbreak. Her untimely passing is a stark reminder that even in familiar surroundings and under responsible conditions, tragedy can strike.
Investigators with the SAPD say the truck driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated fully with the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate no signs of reckless behavior, impairment or criminal charges likely, though the case remains open as the department reviews traffic patterns, visibility conditions, and the exact positioning of both cyclist and truck at the time of impact.
The incident has hit home in the local cycling community and among residents who for years have voiced concerns about the roadway along Highway 87—narrow lanes, scant lighting in pre-dawn hours, and heavy commercial traffic. Neighbors say the stretch around the sanitation complex is especially troubling for anyone on two wheels. Christina’s death has reopened the conversation: when visibility is low and road design isn’t built for the most vulnerable users, the margin for error is razor thin.
Friends speak of Christina as kind, courageous and quietly impactful. She wasn’t loud or showy, but she was consistent—showed up when needed, encouraged others, embraced life fully. Her daily rides weren’t about speed or achievement, but connection: greeting fellow riders, savoring morning air, letting the rhythm of pedals carry her where she needed to be. Her passing leaves a void in the network of people she touched, a sudden absence in the daily routines of those who expected to see her out there.
In a statement, Tiger Sanitation expressed deep condolences to Christina’s loved ones and pledged full cooperation with authorities while reviewing its own safety practices. The company emphasized that this incident is one that “shocks us all” and has committed to working with local officials and community groups to better understand how such a tragedy could happen—and how to prevent the next one.
Advocates for cycling safety say that this heartbreaking event underscores three urgent needs: better lighting along commuter and recreational routes, separated or protected bike lanes where traffic is heavy, and greater awareness from all road users about the unseen risks faced by cyclists. Christina’s passing becomes a call not just for mourning, but for action—to make roads safer, to honor her memory by transforming grief into change.
While funeral arrangements have not yet been publicly released, Christina’s family and the community she loved are gathering, reflecting on the life she lived and the impact she had. In a city that hustles and rushes, her gentle presence and outdoor spirit will be remembered—and the road she rode will not be forgotten either.
