The driver of a 1971 Chevrolet C-10 pick-up truck was traveling east on Interstate 10 near the Horizon City exit. The driver of the gray truck, for some unknown reason, veered right off the interstate causing the front right of the vehicle to strike a light pole with a cement post.

The truck went airborne for about 88 feet coming to rest on its left side facing south in the dirt median. The driver was partially ejected from the truck causing the vehicle to land on top of the driver at the point of rest. He was wearing a seat belt. Attempts to revive at the scene failed. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Medical Examiner. A witness reports seeing the vehicle veer off the roadway for an unknown reason.

The driver is identified as James Gentry (35 years old) of the 6000 block of Alina Baltazar, of El Paso County, Texas. One lane of the interstate was shut down to traffic for approximately 3 hours. It is unknown if speed or alcohol are contributing factors. The accident is still under investigation. An autopsy and toxicology report is pending. This is the 20th fatality of the year compared to 14 at this time last year.

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Shortly before 11:00 p.m. Friday night, a San Antonio Police Traffic Officer William Kasberg, an 8-year veteran, was working in the area of Culebra and Waverly when he saw a white Honda and attempted to stop the car. The officer activated his emergency lights and the suspect fled. The officer was joined by a secondary officer and together they pursued the fleeing car.

The suspected DWI driver drove onto Gen. McMullen, Hillcrest then south on Fredericksburg Rd. while speeding and weaving in and out of traffic. While going south on Fredericksburg Rd., the fleeing suspect encountered traffic congestion and attempted to go around by going onto on-coming traffic from the northbound lanes. The suspect hit a truck travelling on the northbound lane. The suspect, the only occupant of the Honda, was killed on impact. A third vehicle was also involved in the accident.

The only occupant of the truck was the driver who was transported to University Hospital while the driver of the third vehicle, the only occupant, was treated and released at the scene. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his mid-20’s. Positive identification has not been established and next-of-kin has not been notified. Neither of the 2 officers involved in the pursuit sustained injuries.

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