A car race near the San Antonio International Airport ended abruptly when one of the vehicles crashed injuring both its teenage passengers.

 
The accident occurred on Wednesday, March 3 around 1:15pm. A Volkswagen GTI and a Chevrolet Camaro were racing on Wurzbach Parkway when the Camaro struck a concrete divider near Wetmore Road. The Camaro skidded off the road, struck a utility pole and rolled several times.

  
Both occupants were taken to Brooke Army Medical Center. The driver was in critical condition, while the passenger sustained injuries not thought to be life-threatening.

 
Police arrested the driver of the Volkswagen GTI. The 24-year-old driver will likely be charged with two counts of racing resulting in serious bodily injury.

 
In San Antonio, street racing is considered a felony. Drivers who participate in street racing may be arrested. They may also face jail time or fines, have their vehicle impounded, or lose driving privileges. If someone dies because of a street racing accident, drivers may be charged with felony street racing and vehicular manslaughter. Drivers who cause accidents may also be liable for the property damage, injuries and wrongful death of accident victims.

 
Click here to read more about street racing. If you have lost a loved one or have been injured because of illegal street racing, you have rights. Contact the Cowen Law Group at 877-385-1282 to learn more. And ask for our free book, The Insider’s Guide to Texas Accident Cases.