Father arrested after driving under the influence with kids in the car, officials say

After crashing into another car, the man apparently tried to fight the people inside of it.

SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio dad was taken into custody after being suspected of driving under the influence with his two kids in the car, officials say. 

San Antonio Police and the San Antonio Fire Department responded to the 600 block of Hortencia for a reported rollover. Police say they also received calls about a large disturbance following the crash.

The suspect was driving fast with his two young children in the backseat when he crashed into another car, police said. 

The suspect then got out and reportedly tried to fight two people in the vehicle that he hit. 

A field sobriety test was conducted and the suspect was arrested for suspicion of DUI. Other family members came and took custody of the kids. 

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