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2 drivers suffer potentially life-threatening injuries in Southwest Side crash, SAPD says
By Alex Gamez at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 10, 2026
· 1 min read
Two adults were seriously injured Friday morning after a crash on the Southwest Side, the San Antonio Police Department said.A man driving a Chevrolet Camaro crashed into a woman driving a Chevrolet Cruze just before 11 a.m. as she turned onto Zarzamora Street from Elmo Avenue, according to polic...
Key takeaway A man driving a Chevrolet Camaro crashed into a woman driving a Chevrolet Cruze just before 11 a.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The crash on Zarzamora Street is a stark reminder of the dangers of speeding in residential areas, where families and young children are often present. The fact that a 2-year-old boy was in one of the vehicles involved in the crash, thankfully unharmed, underscores the potential consequences of reckless driving. The San Antonio Police Department's suspicion that speed was a contributing factor to the crash raises concerns about the need for increased traffic enforcement and education on the Southwest Side. As the city continues to grow and develop, it is crucial that residents and drivers prioritize road safety, especially in areas with high pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The community will be watching to see how the city responds to this incident and whether additional measures will be taken to prevent similar crashes in the future.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Two adults were seriously injured Friday morning after a crash on the Southwest Side, the San Antonio Police Department said.A man driving a Chevrolet Camaro crashed into a woman driving a Chevrolet Cruze just before 11 a.m. as she turned onto Zarzamora Street from Elmo Avenue, according to polic...
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