A 22-year-old passenger died early Sunday, October 11, 2026, after a car driven by an intoxicated 22-year-old man crashed into a concrete support pillar on San Antonio’s North Side, according to local authorities.
The San Antonio Police Department reported that officers responded to the single-vehicle collision at approximately 2:11 a.m. The crash occurred in the 4600 block of North Loop 1604 West, along the westbound lanes. Preliminary investigations revealed that the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed before losing control of the vehicle and striking the pillar head-on.
Details of the Fatal Loop 1604 Collision
Investigators confirmed that neither the driver nor the passenger wore a seat belt at the time of the impact. The force of the collision caused severe injuries for the 22-year-old passenger, who was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. The identity of the deceased passenger has been withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The driver, whose identity has also not been publicly released, sustained injuries in the crash. Emergency medical services transported him to a local hospital for treatment. Medical and law enforcement evaluations determined that the driver was intoxicated at the time of the incident.
Ongoing Police Investigation
The San Antonio Police Department’s traffic investigation units are continuing to review the circumstances surrounding the early morning crash. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether formal criminal charges have been filed against the driver, as the inquiry remains active.
Roadway safety advocates and local law enforcement continue to emphasize the severe risks of driving under the influence and failing to wear seat belts. The westbound lanes of North Loop 1604 experienced temporary delays while police cleared the accident scene and completed their initial on-site analysis.
Anyone with additional information regarding the events leading up to the collision is encouraged to contact the San Antonio Police Department’s traffic investigation division.
