San Antonio, TX (May 18, 2026) – A two-vehicle collision was reported shortly after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday at San Pedro Avenue and Fresno Street on the city’s North Side. Police said a 32-year-old woman was driving northbound when a 47-year-old man, identified as Benito Luna, allegedly drove through a red light and struck her car.
The woman was evaluated by emergency units for non-life-threatening injuries on the roadway. Investigators said Luna ran from the crash site on foot but was later located nearby and taken into custody. According to police, he was found to be intoxicated at the time of the wreck and was booked into the Bexar County Adult Detention Center on charges related to driving while intoxicated and causing injury.
No additional details about the accident had been released as of Tuesday.
Investigators are still working to determine all factors that led up to the collision.
We hope those injured in the wreck make a full and timely recovery.
What Information Is Often Reviewed After a Red-Light Crash?
After a red-light crash, investigators often review traffic signal timing, vehicle positions, and witness accounts to better understand how the roadway sequence unfolded. Surveillance footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras may also help clarify whether a driver failed to stop before entering the intersection.
Vehicle damage patterns can provide additional insight into the direction and speed of travel before contact occurred. In some cases, roadway markings, skid marks, and debris placement are examined to help piece together the moments leading up to the crash. Toxicology findings may also become part of the review when impairment is suspected. Early reports usually contain limited details, and more information can emerge over time as records, video evidence, and statements are collected and analyzed.
