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2 drivers suffer potentially life-threatening injuries in Southwest Side crash, SAPD says
By Alex Gamez at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· 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 Alamo Heights 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, albeit thankfully not visibly injured, underscores the potential for devastating consequences when drivers fail to exercise caution. As the San Antonio Police Department continues to investigate this incident, residents of the Southwest Side will be watching to see what measures can be taken to prevent similar crashes in the future. The intersection of Elmo Avenue and Zarzamora Street is a busy one, with nearby homes and businesses, and it is crucial that drivers approach it with caution. With speed cited as a likely contributing factor, it will be important to review whether existing traffic calming measures are sufficient to prevent reckless driving in this area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 10, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
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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