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2 hospitalized in critical condition after single-vehicle crash on Northeast Side, SAPD says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Spencer Heath , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident happened in the 5300 block of Rittiman Road, near Thornwood, around 1:45 a.
A single-vehicle crash occurred on the Northeast Side, resulting in two people being hospitalized with critical injuries. m. A sedan jumped a curb, crashed through a fence, and hit a tree on H-E-B warehouse property.
The occupants, a man and a woman, were found in distress by responding officers. The man was unconscious on the ground, while the woman was stuck in the front seat area with her legs under the dash. Firefighters were able to free the woman from the vehicle.
Further details about the crash are not readily available. For updates, readers can check the source for more information as it becomes available.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 14, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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