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Driver runs red light causing series of crashes, police say

A driver is suffering from life-threatening injuries after causing a series of crashes Tuesday night, according to police.

SAN ANTONIO — A driver is suffering from life-threatening injuries after causing a series of crashes Tuesday night, according to police.

Around 8:30 p.m., the San Antonio Police Department and the San Antonio Fire Department responded to Guadalupe Street and Brazos Street for a major crash.

According to SAPD, a black car was traveling northbound on Brazos Street at a high rate of speed. The driver of the black car ran a red light and hit a silver SUV, then hit the traffic light and knocked it over.

The driver of the black car had to be extricated by SAFD --- then transported to San Antonio Military Medical Center in critical condition with life threatening injuries.  

The driver of the silver SUV was transported to University Hospital as a precaution.

Police said it is unknown if the man will face charges at this time. 

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