SAPD: Driver suffers apparent medical episode before crash south of downtown

The accident happened along Steves Avenue near Probandt.

SAN ANTONIO — A man told San Antonio police he suffered a medical episode while behind the wheel when he lost control of his car, officials said—leaving it a mangled mess Wednesday evening south of downtown. 

The driver was attempting a turn when he crashed on Steves Avenue near Probandt. He and a woman had to be cut out of the wrecked car by firefighters with the heavy rescue unit. 

Authorities say at least one person was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. 

First responders say another man who was a passenger in the car was tended to by paramedics and left the scene unharmed. 

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