The crash happened in the 4700 block of Blanco Road
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police said a driver believed to be intoxicated was detained after crashing into a VIA bus on the North Side.
The crash happened just after 1 a.m. Wednesday in the 4700 block of Blanco Road, which is located near Basse Road.
Upon arrival, SAPD said its officers were told that the driver, a 30-year-old man, crashed into the VIA bus and fled on foot.
The officers were later able to detain the man and determined that he was intoxicated, police said.
The 30-year-old man was also taken to a local hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening.
KSAT has reached out to VIA Metropolitan Transit for comment.
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