Community gathers to mourn loss of young woman killed by suspected drunk driver
Devasted friends and family gathered on Sunday to remember a young woman and to send a strong message. 26-year-old Yulissa Valero was the victim of a deadly wrong-way crash in mid-January.
Bentleyโs Law: Grandmother turns grief into action against drunk drivers
A grandmother who lost her family to a drunk driver two years ago is making sure a new bill deters people from driving under the influence.
Schertz man charged with manslaughter after causing fatal July crash on Highway 281
A Schertz man whose truck was going more than twice the legal speed limit when it rear-ended another vehicle this summer, killing the driver, was arrested Wednesday on a manslaughter charge.
SAPD call taker charged with DWI after vehicle nearly collides with highway median
Lee Martinez Jr., 27, was taken into custody by San Antonio police after an officer witnessed Martinezโs vehicle drifting between lanes in the 10500 block of Interstate 10 West, just before 1 a.m.
Woman hit, killed while crossing highway. Suspected drunken driver in custody, police say
Police said a woman was walking on the westbound ramp from Harry Wurzbach to the NE Loop of 410 when she was struck by a Dodge Journey.
SAFD firefighter removed from active duty following weekend DWI arrest
A veteran San Antonio firefighter has been removed from active duty after being charged with drunk driving late Saturday, city officials have confirmed.
Habitual drunk driver facing 6th DWI charge had blood alcohol content nearly 4 times the legal limit, records show
A San Antonio-area woman charged with drunk driving six times in four counties has so far avoided a lengthy prison sentence, despite picking up additional charges last fall while on probation for felony DWI.
Houston mother drives car covered with images of drunk driving victims to raise awareness
A Houston mother is on a mission to raise awareness about drunk driving right ahead of the New Year. She lost her daughter in August after a suspected drunk driver crashed head-on into her in San Antonio.
No tipsy tow service this New Yearโs Eve due to surge in COVID-19 cases
If you needed another reason to curb the New Yearโs Eve celebrations this year, hereโs one โ AAA wonโt be providing free rides home for those who may have had too much to drink.
Three injured in wrong-way crash on cityโs North Side, police say
Three people are injured, including an alleged drunken driver, after a wrong-way crash on the North Side early Sunday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Report: Alamo Colleges police dispatcher charged with DWI asked to be let go โbecause she is law enforcement tooโ
An Alamo Colleges Police Department dispatcher remains on the job, weeks after San Antonio police said she used her position in law enforcement to try and get out of being charged with drunk driving.
Officer found asleep behind the wheel, covered in own vomit suspended by SAPD following DWI arrest
A San Antonio Police officer arrested in May on an elevated DWI charge has been temporarily suspended by the department while his criminal case plays out, records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders show.
Chief of staff for Sen. Jose Menendez faces DWI charge
The chief of staff for Texas State Senator Jose Menendez was arrested in San Antonio on suspicion of driving while intoxicated late last month, records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders Wednesday confirm.
Survivors of fatal drunk driving crash share their story during suspectโs trial
SAN ANTONIO โ The only person involved in a fatal drunk driving wreck that wasnโt drinking that August 2018 night was killed. According to prosecutors, Olalde veered from the Loop 1604 access road and onto the sidewalk, where she struck Velasquezโs car as he attempted to exit onto the access road. Trial begins for woman accused of driving drunk on sidewalk, killing motoristMurrillo was a backseat passenger in Velasquezโs car and suffered shoulder and head injuries in the crash. โI just feel, like, a huge impact,โ Aguilar testified. Paramedics were able to get Velasquez from the car and worked for over 20 minutes to save his life.