David Ortiz, 27, and John Rodriguez, 35, were both pronounced dead at the scene
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office released the identities of two people killed in a crash Thursday morning near downtown.
First responders were dispatched to the crash around 2:30 a.m. on the Interstate 35 southbound upper level near the Finesilver Curve.
Upon arrival, investigators determined a blue Chrysler was heading the wrong way when it collided head-on with a red Toyota.
The driver of the Chrysler, identified as 27-year-old David Ortiz, and the driver of the Toyota, identified as 35-year-old John Rodriguez, were both pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Ortiz and Rodriguez died from blunt force injuries, the medical examiner’s office said.
A 25-year-old woman, who authorities said was a passenger in the blue Chrysler, suffered life-threatening injuries. She was transported to a local hospital for further treatment, officers said.
At this time, it’s unclear if any criminal charges will be filed in this case.
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