Whitney Weddel Dead, Giovanna Blangiardo Arrested after Head-On Accident on Potranco Road [Bexar County, TX]
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39-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after Wrong-Way Collision near Highway 211
BEXAR COUNTY, TX (February 21, 2024) – Early Thursday morning, Whitney Weddel was killed in a head-on accident on Potranco Road.
Police officers responded to the scene at the 14700 block of Pontraco Road near Highway 211 on February 8th.
Investigators say 35-year-old Giovanna Blangiardo was driving the wrong-way and collided head-on with 39-year-old Weddel. The impact then sent both vehicles into a third vehicle.
Emergency crews worked to extricate Weddel and another man from their vehicles. They were transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Despite life-saving efforts, medics later pronounced 39-year-old Weddel dead at the hospital. Authorities say that Weddel was a district teacher, and she will be deeply missed by her community.
Following preliminary duties, Blangiardo was arrested and faces charges of intoxication manslaughter. Once available, further details will be provided.
No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the family and friends of Whitney Weddel.
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