Pedro Pedroza Killed in San Antonio Two-Vehicle Crash at Zarzamora Street and Southcross Boulevard

San Antonio, Texas (September 6, 2021) – The man who was killed on August 28 in a two-vehicle crash in San Antonio has been identified as Pedro Guadarrama Pedroza, 24, according to the police.

The fatal crash happened around 1:16 a.m., at the intersection of S. Zarzamora Street and W. Southcross Boulevard.

Police said Michael Rene Soto, 17, was driving a Dodge Charger westbound on Southcross when he ran a red light at the intersection and crashed into a northbound white pickup truck.

The force of the impact pushed the pickup truck across the intersection, where it struck a utility pole.

The pickup driver, Pedroza, was pronounced dead.

Soto and a passenger were taken to University Hospital for treatment.

Soto was later arrested and was taken to the Bexar County Jail on charges of manslaughter, evading arrest, and the unlawful carry of a weapon.

The police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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