SAN ANTONIO – Two people were taken to an area hospital after getting pinned during a vehicle crash with a tree, San Antonio police said Wednesday.
The accident was reported just after midnight in the 700 block of Southwest 24th Street near San Fernando Street on the city's West Side.
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According to police, the Mercury Grand Marquis was traveling southbound when the driver failed to navigate the curve and crashed. Emergency crews responded and cut the pair from the vehicle.
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The driver suffered a head injury and was taken to University Hospital in critical condition, police said.
A passenger from inside the vehicle also was taken to University Hospital with minor injuries.
Police said they believe alcohol played a factor in the crash and the driver is now facing a misdemeanor charge of driving while intoxicated.
This is a developing story. Stay with KSAT 12 both online and on-air for more information.