Wrong-Way Driver Arrested for Intoxication Assault in San Antonio

Driver crashed into two vehicles on I-10, seriously injuring another motorist

Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:08pm

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A 41-year-old man was arrested for intoxication assault after driving northbound in the southbound lanes of Interstate 10 in San Antonio early Sunday morning and crashing into two vehicles, seriously injuring a 47-year-old woman driver.

Why it matters

Wrong-way driving incidents are a serious public safety concern, often resulting in devastating head-on collisions. This case highlights the dangers of impaired driving and the need for continued enforcement and education efforts to prevent such dangerous behavior on Texas roads.

The details

According to a preliminary police report, the 41-year-old man was driving his sedan northbound around 1 a.m. in the southbound lanes of I-10 when he struck a truck traveling in the correct direction. The man then hit another vehicle, driven by a 47-year-old woman, who sustained serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. The wrong-way driver was evaluated for signs of intoxication and arrested for intoxication assault.

  • The incident occurred around 1 a.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

41-year-old man

The driver who was arrested for intoxication assault after driving the wrong way on I-10 and crashing into two vehicles.

47-year-old woman

The driver of one of the vehicles struck by the wrong-way driver, who sustained serious injuries and was hospitalized.

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What’s next

The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and additional details may be released as the case progresses.

The takeaway

This case underscores the urgent need for continued efforts to combat impaired driving and prevent wrong-way collisions, which can have devastating consequences for all involved.