Driver arrested after guardrail crash leaves woman in critical condition
San Antonio police say a 39-year-old man showed signs of intoxication after his vehicle struck a barrier on Bandera Road late Saturday night.
By Luana Sato ·
A 39-year-old man faces an intoxication assault charge following a late-night collision that left a female passenger in critical condition. The incident occurred on the Northwest Side of San Antonio, where the driver’s vehicle struck a guardrail, causing severe harm to the woman inside.
The crash took place around 11 p.m. Saturday in the 7800 block of Bandera Road. According to a preliminary report from the San Antonio Police Department, the driver was traveling southbound when the vehicle collided with the roadside barrier. No other vehicles were involved in the initial impact.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a woman in the vehicle who appeared to have sustained serious injuries. She was transported to a local hospital and listed in critical condition. The driver, a 39-year-old man, was treated for minor injuries at the scene.
Police evaluated the man during their response and determined he displayed signs of intoxication. Based on these findings, officers made an arrest for intoxication assault. The department released the details in a written report following the investigation of the scene.
The case remains active as medical staff attend to the injured passenger. The driver’s vehicle was left at the scene of the collision on Bandera Road, where police conducted their assessment and secured the area.
