A horrific head-on collision caused by an alleged drunk driver left a woman fighting for her life in San Antonio. The crash, which police attribute to intoxicated driving, occurred on the 14100 block of Bulverde Road shortly before 10:30 p.m. Friday.
According to the KENS 5 report, the crash victim, a 33-year-old woman, was in her southbound red 2019 Chevy Cruze when the northbound red 2016 Nissan Rogue, driven by a man who allegedly had a blood alcohol level almost twice the legal limit, swerved into her lane. The rogue actions of the Nissan caused a grave collision, leaving that woman in critical condition.
The driver of the Nissan, identified as 66-year-old Truman Freeman, was evaluated for signs of intoxication at the crime witnessed by the scene. KSAT reported that police tests indicated Freeman's blood alcohol level was at least .15, nearly double the Texas state limit of .08. However, an official figure has yet to be confirmed.
The victim was promptly rushed to a nearby hospital, where she received emergency care. The last update from police indicated that her condition has stabilized, according to details provided by the KENS 5 coverage. Freeman, meanwhile, found himself in police custody, facing DWI charges as the sobering reality of the consequences of his actions sets in.
Now, booked into the Bexar County jail, Freeman awaits the due process of law. The San Antonio Police Department is handling the ongoing investigation, the details of which have captured the city's startled attention, reminding all on the potentially lethal mix of alcohol and asphalt.
