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Wrong-way driver dead after crashing head-on into another car, police say

Police spotted the driver heading the wrong direction and moments later, he crashed head-on into another car and died at the scene.

SAN ANTONIO — A wrong-way driver is dead after police say he crashed head-on into another car overnight, according to police.

It happened just after 2 a.m. on State Highway 151 at Callaghan Rd. on the west side of San Antonio. Police say a man driving a white 2011 Dodge Nitro was spotted going the wrong direction on 151 and just after officers observed him, he crashed head-on into a 2018 Cadillac XTS..

The driver of the Cadillac was taken to a University Hospital in serious condition. The wrong-way driver was pronounced dead at the scene. Police suspect he was intoxicated. No age was given on the victim or the suspect and the crash is being investigated.

No other details were provided and no other injuries were reported.

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