Gilbert Garcia Killed in 2-Vehicle Crash at W.W. White Road and East Southcross in San Antonio
Gilbert Garcia ID’d as Passenger Killed in San Antonio Crash at W.W. White Road and East Southcros
San Antonio, Texas (December 27, 2022) – The Bexar County Medical Examiners Office has identified the passenger who died in a Christmas morning crash in San Antonio as Gilbert Garcia, 78.
The deadly crash occurred just after midnight Sunday, December 25, at the intersection of W.W. White Road and East Southcross.
Authorities said a red SUV ran a red light and hit a sedan at the intersection.
Garcia, who was riding as a passenger in the sedan, was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the sedan was transported to a hospital in stable condition.
The SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, was arrested and booked into custody for intoxication manslaughter. His name has not been disclosed.
No further details were provided.
The crash remains under investigation.
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