Passenger killed when car flies over embankment, driver arrested

Published: 9/20/2012 4:50 am

Updated: 9/20/2012 2:39 pm

SAN ANTONIO - One man was killed and another injured when the car they were in went over an embankment and landed upside down in a pond.

Deputies were called to Shaenfield Road, near Loop 1604, around 1:00 a.m. Thursday. They said the driver, 26-year-old Jordan Ray Lopez, was going too fast when he hit a curb and went over the embankment.

When emergency crews arrived, they found the car partially submerged and continuing to take on water. Rescue crews and a tow truck were called to the scene to help. Teams were eventually able to pull Lopez and his dog from the wreckage, but the passenger in the vehicle, 25-year-old Justin Lambaria, died at the scene.

Lopez was taken to University Hospital for treatment and faces a charge of intoxication manslaughter.

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Talula - 9/21/2012 4:24 PM

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Always Sad when that happens, but I'm surprised that More people aren't involved in more accidents.. Of course, according to Lib logic.. driving cars, like guns, Should be banned.. but soon, people can drive 85 MPH.. go figure

Superspurs - 9/21/2012 2:47 PM

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Shaymarie your friend should have never gotten in the car with this guy. So he made a bad choice.....quite unfortunate.

Just Me - 9/21/2012 8:26 AM

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shaymarie, while we are all so sorry that a young person lost his life at the hands of his best friend, the facts are there...alcohol and speed, according to the police, were the contributing factors in this accident. We are NOT inconsiderate bastards, but like Javelina said, this could all be avoided if people would put away the alcohol, or lose the car keys if they plan on drinking.

Javelina - 9/20/2012 10:29 PM

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If the reporter's story is accurate Shaymarie, the most inconsiderate astard was the dumbass who was driving drunk and killed his passenger. Sorry for the loss; however, we all know is was totally avoidable if folks would put the firewater away when operating their sleds. God Bless your friend.

shaymarie - 9/20/2012 7:56 PM

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You guys are inconsiderate bastards! You don't even know what really happened. The passenger was my coworker and friend; a great man and a great father. Show some respect!