San Antonio, October 12, 2025
News Summary
A serious two-vehicle crash occurred on the Northwest Side of San Antonio, involving a silver sedan and a white vehicle. The incident took place just before 3 p.m. near the Bandera Shopping Center. The driver of the white vehicle suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to University Hospital, while the driver of the silver sedan may also require hospital transport. Police closed the southbound lanes of Bandera Road for an investigation, causing traffic delays in the area.
San Antonio
A two-vehicle crash occurred on the Northwest Side of San Antonio. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. on Saturday at 918 Bandera Road, near the Bandera Shopping Center. The collision involved two passenger vehicles and prompted an immediate emergency response.
What happened
A silver sedan was traveling southbound on Bandera Road. The sedan collided with a white vehicle that was making a lefthand turn into the parking lot and traveling northbound. Emergency crews arrived on scene, and traffic investigators were called to examine the circumstances.
Injuries and hospital transport
The driver of the white vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to University Hospital. The driver of the silver sedan is also likely to be transported to the hospital as a precaution. Medical personnel treated victims at the scene before transport. No further details on the condition of either driver have been released.
Road closure and investigation
Police have shut down the southbound lanes of Bandera Road near Embassy due to the crash. Traffic investigators are on the scene to investigate the circumstances of the collision. Motorists in the area should expect delays and use alternate routes while investigators and emergency crews remain on scene.
Legal status
There is currently no information on whether any citations will be issued in relation to the crash. Investigators will review evidence and statements before determining whether charges or citations are warranted.
Supporting details and context
The collision took place near the Bandera Shopping Center, a commercial area that typically draws steady vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Officials closed the southbound lanes near Embassy to preserve the scene for investigation and to provide space for emergency responders. Traffic investigators will examine vehicle positions, skid marks, camera footage if available, and witness statements to establish the sequence of events and identify any contributing factors.
Drivers traveling on Bandera Road and nearby streets should anticipate lane restrictions and allow extra travel time until the scene is cleared. University Hospital received the driver of the white vehicle; no additional information about the patient’s condition beyond the description of life-threatening injuries has been released.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | Just before 3 p.m. on Saturday |
| Location | 918 Bandera Road, near the Bandera Shopping Center (Northwest Side of San Antonio) |
| Vehicles involved | Two (a silver sedan and a white vehicle) |
| Injuries | The driver of the white vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to University Hospital. The driver of the silver sedan is also likely to be transported to the hospital as a precaution. |
| Road impact | Southbound lanes of Bandera Road near Embassy closed |
| Investigation | Traffic investigators on the scene |
| Citation status | There is currently no information on whether any citations will be issued in relation to the crash. |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| Just before 3 p.m. on Saturday | The incident happened just before 3 p.m. on Saturday at 918 Bandera Road, near the Bandera Shopping Center. | Initial report; emergency response dispatched |
| Shortly after collision | The sedan collided with a white vehicle that was making a lefthand turn into the parking lot and traveling northbound. | Collision verified at scene |
| After arrival of responders | The driver of the white vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to University Hospital. | Patient transported |
| Ongoing | Police have shut down the southbound lanes of Bandera Road near Embassy due to the crash. | Road closure in effect; traffic investigators on scene |
| Ongoing | There is currently no information on whether any citations will be issued in relation to the crash. | Under review by investigators |
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FAQ
What happened?
A two-vehicle crash occurred on the Northwest Side of San Antonio.
When and where did the crash occur?
The incident happened just before 3 p.m. on Saturday at 918 Bandera Road, near the Bandera Shopping Center.
Which vehicles were involved?
A silver sedan was traveling southbound on Bandera Road.
The sedan collided with a white vehicle that was making a lefthand turn into the parking lot and traveling northbound.
Were there injuries?
The driver of the white vehicle sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to University Hospital.
The driver of the silver sedan is also likely to be transported to the hospital as a precaution.
Has the road been closed?
Police have shut down the southbound lanes of Bandera Road near Embassy due to the crash.
Who is investigating?
Traffic investigators are on the scene to investigate the circumstances of the collision.
Will citations be issued?
There is currently no information on whether any citations will be issued in relation to the crash.
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- News4 San Antonio: Bandera Road Shut Down
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