Driver arrested for intoxication assault after guardrail crash injures passenger

Driver arrested for intoxication assault after guardrail crash injures passenger by Natali Castillo Sun, November 8, 2026 at 8:20 AM A driver was arrested Saturday night after police said he crashed into a guardrail while intoxicated, seriously injuring his female passenger. (Getty images) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Intoxication assault Guardrail crash Arrest Driver Passenger injury Leon Valley Bandera Road San Antonio SAN ANTONIO — A driver was arrested Saturday night after police said he crashed into a guardrail while intoxicated, seriously injuring his female passenger. The crash happened around 11 p.m. in the 7800 block of Bandera Road near Leon Valley. Police said a man was driving southbound on Bandera when he crashed into a guardrail. His female passenger was seriously injured and rushed to a local hospital in critical condition. The man, 39, sustained minor injuries. Upon evaluation, he showed signs of intoxication and was arrested for intoxication assault, police said. No further information was immediately available. Trending Dozens of undelivered ballots found in dumpster at Seattle park The ballots have already been reissued to the affected voters. PHOTOS: Bands of America brings marching bands from across the country to The Alamodome! Downtown is expected to be especially busy Saturday, Nov. 7, as multiple major events bring large crowds and increased traffic to the city center.City officials said the Alamodome will host the Bands of America Super Night out turns violent as gunfire erupts outside La Cantera-area business Night out turns violent as gunfire erupts outside La Cantera-area business Two men rob a South Side business, threaten an employee, then flee with merchandise San Antonio police are investigating a South Side armed robbery off I-35 South after a clerk had a gun pointed at them. Two men in a white sedan grabbed merchandise and fled. No injuries, no arrests so far. Thanksgiving giveaway helps San Antonio families amid rising grocery costs Thanksgiving giveaway helps San Antonio families amid rising grocery costs NEWS IN PHOTOS: " Local " 5 NEW Questions remain surrounding Sakai travel costs, oversight, how benefits will be measured 11 VOTE for the high school football play of the week 9 Two adults, three children killed after vehicle goes off bridge near I-10 in Seguin 15 Javonte Williams’ late TD run lifts Cowboys past Colts, 27-23