San Antonio Driver Crashes Into Pillar in Fatal DWI Crash

A 22-year-old passenger died early Sunday after a car driven by an intoxicated 22-year-old man crashed into a concrete pillar on North Loop 1604 West in San Antonio, according to the San Antonio Police Department. The collision happened around 2:11 a.m. in the westbound lanes.

Police said the driver was speeding when he lost control of the vehicle and struck the concrete support pillar in the 4600 block of North Loop 1604 West. The passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, and his name has not been released.

The driver was taken to a local hospital with injuries from the crash, according to police. Investigators determined the driver was intoxicated at the time of the collision.

The San Antonio Police Department said a preliminary report indicated the driver was traveling "at a high rate of speed" before losing control of the vehicle.

Police said neither the driver nor the passenger was wearing a seat belt when the crash occurred. Authorities have not confirmed whether criminal charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing.