Children are often the target of dog attacks. Dog Enters Home, Attacks Toddler, Ripping Out His Front Teeth in Houston According to a News4SanAntonio report, a three-year-old suffered severe injuries in a vicious dog attack inside his Houston home.¹ The attack happened on Tuesday, November 18th, when Valeria Capetillo…
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San Antonio Woman Accused of Pepper-Spraying Passengers on Riverwalk Barge
Pepper spray can cause serious and lasting injuries. Woman Allegedly Pepper-Sprays Child, Seven Other Victims on a San Antonio Riverwalk Barge According to a News4SanAntonio report, a woman is accused of pepper-spraying multiple people — including a child — during a disturbing incident on a Riverwalk barge.¹ Police said…
Child Driving Car Crashes Into Neighbor’s Truck, Woman Arrested on the Northwest Side
Children cannot legally operate a motor vehicle on any public street in Texas. Woman Arrested, Child Injured After Driving Into Neighbor’s Truck in a Northwest-Side Neighborhood According to a News4SanAntonio report, a woman was arrested and a child was injured following a reckless accident last week. Police reported the…
Two Adults, One Child Injured After Stolen Vehicle Causes Head-On Collision on the West Side
Wrong-way drivers are a frequent cause of head-on collisions. Two Adults and One Child Injured, Driver on the Run After Head-On Collision on the West Side According to a News4SanAntonio report, a stolen vehicle caused a head-on collision last night that injured three people.¹ Police reported the accident happened…
Rudder Middle School Student Struck by Vehicle While Crossing at a Northwest-Side Intersection
Drivers should be extra vigilant during school pick-up and drop-off hours. 12-Year-Old Middle School Student Hit by Vehicle While Crossing Intersection According to a KSAT News report, a middle-schooler was hit by a vehicle yesterday afternoon on the Northwest Side.¹ Police say the accident happened at around 4:10 p.m.…
16-year-old Student from John Jay Highschool in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Vehicle
Drivers must use extra caution near school zone crosswalks. 16-Year-Old High School Student Hit by Truck While Crossing Marbach Road According to a News4SanAntonio report, a high school student is in critical condition after being struck by a pickup while crossing the street.¹ Police say the accident happened at…
Boy Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Being Hit by Vehicle While Riding Bike
Children riding bikes are particularly vulnerable to pedestrian accidents. 10-Year-Old Boy Hit by Vehicle While Riding Bike on the North Side According to a News4SanAntonio report, a young boy was critically injured in an accident at a North Side apartment complex.¹ Police say the accident happened at around 10:25…
18-Year-Old Hospitalized After Pit Bull Attack Near Harlandale Park
Dog owners have a responsibility to control their dogs in public spaces. 18-Year-Old Hospitalized With Non-Life-Threatening Injuries After Pit Bull Bite According to a News4SanAntonio report, an 18-year-old man was hospitalized Saturday after a dog bit him near Harlandale Park.¹ Police reported the incident happened at around 5 p.m.…
Two North East ISD School Buses Collide on U.S. 281
School bus accidents are rare but can have devastating consequences. Two North Side ISD Buses Transporting Over 60 Students Collide on U.S. 281 According to a News4SanAntonio report, two school buses collided while transporting students on U.S. 281.¹ The accident happened around 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, August 19th, on U.S.…
Leander ISD Bus Rolls Over, Injuring 17 Including Students and One Adult
Parents may have legal options if their child is injured on a school bus. Bagdad Elementary School Bus Crashes, Rolling Over and Injuring 17 According to a News4SanAntonio report, an elementary school bus rolled off the road on the first day of school, injuring 17 in Travis County. Police…