San Antonio, October 22, 2025
News Summary
A tragic accident occurred in San Antonio when an alleged intoxicated driver, Carlos Guerra, drove the wrong way on I-35, resulting in a head-on collision. The incident, which took place near St. Mary’s Street, claimed the life of a 50-year-old woman who was a passenger in the other vehicle. The driver of the Chevy Express is in critical condition, and Guerra faces serious charges including intoxicated manslaughter. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.
San Antonio
Most critical: A woman was killed by an alleged intoxicated driver going the wrong way on I-35 in San Antonio.
What happened
The incident occurred on Sunday night around 11:45 p.m. at I-35 and St. Mary’s Street.
The driver, Carlos Guerra, 42, has been charged with intoxicated manslaughter and intoxication assault.
Guerra was driving a blue 2021 Chevy Silverado south in the northbound lanes of I-35.
A Bexar County deputy attempted to stop Guerra by paralleling him with emergency lights, but he did not stop.
Guerra crashed head-on into a white 2024 Chevy Express traveling north on I-35.
Casualties and immediate aftermath
A 50-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Chevy Express, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the Express, a 50-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
The identity of the deceased passenger has not been positively confirmed.
After evaluating Guerra, police arrested him for his actions leading to the fatal crash.
Details for readers
Law enforcement described the crash as a head-on collision that followed a wrong-way approach by the alleged intoxicated driver. Emergency responders pronounced the female passenger dead at the scene and transported the male driver to a hospital in critical condition. The alleged wrong-way driver was evaluated and taken into custody on criminal charges.
Context and next steps
Charges filed include intoxicated manslaughter and intoxication assault. The crash remains under investigation by local authorities. The name of the deceased passenger has not been positively confirmed pending next-of-kin notification and official identification procedures.
Key facts at a glance
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date and time | Sunday night around 11:45 p.m. |
| Location | I-35 and St. Mary’s Street, San Antonio |
| Alleged wrong-way driver | Carlos Guerra, 42 |
| Charges | Intoxicated manslaughter and intoxication assault |
| Vehicle (alleged driver) | Blue 2021 Chevy Silverado |
| Other vehicle | White 2024 Chevy Express |
| Fatalities | One passenger pronounced dead at the scene |
| Injuries | Driver of the Express taken to hospital in critical condition |
| Arrest | Alleged driver evaluated and arrested |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday night around 11:45 p.m. | The incident occurred on Sunday night around 11:45 p.m. at I-35 and St. Mary’s Street. | Reported by police |
| Shortly before crash | A Bexar County deputy attempted to stop Guerra by paralleling him with emergency lights, but he did not stop. | Reported by police |
| Immediate | Guerra crashed head-on into a white 2024 Chevy Express traveling north on I-35. | Scene reports |
| On scene | A 50-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Chevy Express, was pronounced dead at the scene. | Responders on scene |
| After crash | The driver of the Express, a 50-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition. | Medical transport |
| After evaluation | After evaluating Guerra, police arrested him for his actions leading to the fatal crash. | Police custody |
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FAQ
What happened?
A woman was killed by an alleged intoxicated driver going the wrong way on I-35 in San Antonio.
When and where did the incident occur?
The incident occurred on Sunday night around 11:45 p.m. at I-35 and St. Mary’s Street.
Who is the alleged wrong-way driver and what charges were filed?
The driver, Carlos Guerra, 42, has been charged with intoxicated manslaughter and intoxication assault.
What vehicle was the alleged wrong-way driver driving?
Guerra was driving a blue 2021 Chevy Silverado south in the northbound lanes of I-35.
Did law enforcement attempt to stop the alleged wrong-way driver?
A Bexar County deputy attempted to stop Guerra by paralleling him with emergency lights, but he did not stop.
What collision occurred?
Guerra crashed head-on into a white 2024 Chevy Express traveling north on I-35.
Who was killed?
A 50-year-old woman, who was a passenger in the Chevy Express, was pronounced dead at the scene.
What is the condition of the other vehicle’s driver?
The driver of the Express, a 50-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
Has the identity of the deceased been confirmed?
The identity of the deceased passenger has not been positively confirmed.
Was the alleged wrong-way driver arrested?
After evaluating Guerra, police arrested him for his actions leading to the fatal crash.
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Additional Resources
- Kens5: Wrong-Way Crash San Antonio
- Wikipedia: Drunk Driving in the United States
- News 4 San Antonio: Head-On Crash
- Google Search: San Antonio Intoxication Assault
- News 4 San Antonio: High Speed Crash
- Google Scholar: Alcohol Related Traffic Incidents
- Kens5: Intoxication Manslaughter Charges
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Texas Drunk Driving Law
- Kens5: Fatal San Antonio Crash
- Google News: San Antonio Fatal Crash
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