One Seriously Injured in San Antonio Multi-Vehicle Crash on IH-35 at Southcross Boulevard

1 Seriously Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on IH-35 in San Antonio

San Antonio, Texas – One person was seriously injured Friday night in a crash in San Antonio, according to the police.

The crash happened around 10:23 p.m., April 12, on IH-35 at Southcross Boulevard.

Police said a Gray Toyota Matrix was traveling northbound on IH-35 when it crashed into the center median at Southcross Boulevard. The driver then fled the scene on foot and left the Matrix in the number 2 lane of the street.

A while later, a tour bus with 26 passengers was traveling in lane number 2 when it went over the hill and swerved to the right to avoid hitting the Matrix. The tour bus then hit a White Chevy Silverado and a White Toyota Corolla in another lane. The Chevy hit the right wall after the collision and rolled over onto its side.

A passenger in the Chevy was taken to the hospital with serious injuries and was listed in stable condition.

The driver of the Matrix was found a few blocks away from the crash scene. He was arrested and is facing intoxication assault charges, and fail to stop and render aid – serious bodily injury.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

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