SAN ANTONIO — A man was killed after he was ejected from a car in a crash overnight on the south side of San Antonio.
Police responded around 2:19 a.m. early Sunday morning on Villamain Rd. near Mission Rd. for reports of a major accident.
According to police, the 36-year-old driver of a white Chevrolet Chrysler 300 was speeding, and failed to drive in a single lane, veering off the road. He crashed his car, taking out two wooden poles, a light pole, and a tree. The passenger in his car was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver was found trapped inside the car for a short time until firefighters were able to pull him out. He was taken to BAMC in unknown condition.
First responders had to use caution because there were live power lines on the ground near the car.
Police say the driver will be facing manslaughter charges. No other injuries were reported and no other details were provided.
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