SAN ANTONIO – A motorcyclist who tragically died after a collision with a tractor-trailer along I-35 has been identified.

According to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office, the motorcyclist has been identified as 47-year-old Gregory Dailey Jr., who died as a result of his injuries. His death has been ruled an accident.

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The crash happened just before 2 a.m. on Interstate 35 North between Toepperwein Road and Pat Booker Road.

Witnesses reported seeing the motorcyclist traveling at a high rate of speed in the far left lane before attempting to move into the right lane.

During the lane change, the motorcycle struck the back of a trailer, throwing the rider from his bike.

Dailey was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said the driver pulling the trailer stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

The investigation remains ongoing.