Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar was involved in a crash Saturday afternoon near downtown San Antonio, according to a law-enforcement source who spoke with local media. The collision happened at the intersection of South Pecos La Trinidad and Guadalupe Street, and authorities said multiple people were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. It was not immediately clear whether Salazar was among those injured, as officials have not released a full account while investigators work the scene.
Initial reporting and scene
According to KSAT, emergency crews responded to the crash on Saturday, and several people were taken to a local hospital. The station reported that additional details on the number and nature of injuries were not immediately available and noted that the situation remained fluid as first responders continued their work.
Who Javier Salazar Is
According to Bexar County, Salazar was sworn in as sheriff on Jan. 1, 2017, and leads the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, which is headquartered at 207 N. Comal in downtown San Antonio. The county site also lists phone numbers for sheriff administration and media inquiries for anyone seeking official information about the office.
Recent local profile
Salazar has been especially visible in local headlines this year as his office has pushed new initiatives, including plans to expand jail-based intelligence tools and a pilot program to change how deputies respond to certain mental-health calls. The San Antonio Report has outlined those efforts and highlighted how they factor into Salazar's growing public profile.
What officials say
At the time KSAT published its initial story, neither the Bexar County Sheriff's Office nor the San Antonio Police Department had issued a formal public statement about the crash. The outlet labeled the report as developing and noted that both agencies had been contacted for comment.
Where to find official updates
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office website lists media contacts and the sheriff administration phone line, which is shown as 210-335-6010, along with the office address of 207 N. Comal, San Antonio, TX 78207, according to Bexar County. Residents looking for verified information on the crash should monitor official releases from the sheriff's office or San Antonio police as investigators continue their work.
This is a developing story, and details may be updated as authorities release more information.
