SAPD says the driver has yet to be identified
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SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department said it is investigating what caused a driver to travel the wrong way before dying in a head-on crash.
First responders were dispatched to the scene just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday on Interstate 37 southbound near downtown.
Police said a driver in a Chevrolet Malibu was traveling northbound in the southbound main lanes of I-37. The Chevrolet collided with a Dodge Ram traveling southbound on I-37′s southbound lanes before the Houston Street exit.
Medical personnel pronounced the wrong-way driver in the Chevrolet dead at the scene.
The Dodge driver was transported to a local hospital with serious injuries, authorities said.
Officers said the driver of the Chevrolet has yet to be identified.
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In a recent tragic incident, the San Antonio Police Department is investigating a fatal head-on collision involving a driver who was traveling the wrong way on Interstate 37. The driver, who has not yet been identified, was in a Chevrolet Malibu heading northbound in the southbound lanes before crashing into a Dodge Ram. The wrong-way driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the Dodge driver sustained serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of the dangers of driving in the wrong direction on highways, and the importance of staying alert and following traffic regulations. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones affected by this incident.
Stay tuned for updates on this developing story. Remember to drive safely and responsibly to prevent such accidents.
[Image Credit: San Antonio Police Department]
