Two Women Injured in San Antonio Two-Vehicle Crash on Oakdell Way

San Antonio, Texas (March 14, 2021) – Two women were injured Friday evening in a head-on collision in San Antonio’s Northwest Side, according to police.

The crash happened around 7:45 p.m., March 12, in the 7700 block of Oakdell Way.

Police said two women were traveling northbound in a blue Chrysler Sebring while a red Kia Rio was traveling southbound.

The Rio crossed over the double yellow line into the northbound lane and crashed head-on into the Chrysler.

The Rio driver fled the scene on foot but was found and arrested.

The two women in the Chrysler were taken to University Hospital for treatment. One of them had serious injuries.

The Rio driver was taken to University Hospital for treatment. He was then arrested and taken into custody. He was booked for two counts of intoxication arrest, two counts of failure to stop and render aid – serious bodily injury, unlawful carrying weapons, and possession of a controlled substance.

The police are investigating the crash.

In Texas, a driver is legally intoxicated after consuming alcohol if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher. A driver is also considered intoxicated if they don’t have the normal use of their mental or physical faculties by reason of the introduction of alcohol. Alcohol however is not the only intoxicant, as drivers can become intoxicated by ingesting prescription and illegal drugs such as crack, marijuana, and cocaine.

Regardless of what substance caused the driver’s reaction time to become significantly altered, intoxication by any means can cause terrible accidents and injuries.

Innocent victims harmed by drunk drivers are entitled to compensation for their injuries, including but not limited to medical expenses; lost wages; pain and suffering and mental anguish; physical impairment and disability; and most importantly, punitive damages to deter future conduct. 

If you have been injured because of a drunk driver, you will want a knowledgeable accident lawyer to bring a  personal injury action against the drunk driver.

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