Speeding and distracted driving contribute to a majority of fatal accidents in San Antonio. Fatal Accident Spike Prompts TxDOT Warning According to a KSAT News report, the TxDOT has issued a warning to drivers after fatal accidents increased around 5 main energy sectors. The TxDOT reported that 25% of…
Auto accidents can traumatize children. 18-wheeler Collides With School Bus, Sending 6 Children and the Driver to the Hospital According to a KSAT News report, 6 middle-school students and one bus driver were hospitalized when an 18-wheeler ran a red light and collided with the bus. Police reported the…
18-wheelers can be very difficult to maneuver in big cities like San Antonio. Pedestrian Hospitalized by Car Attempting to Navigate Around 18-Wheeler According to a KENS5 News report, a woman was injured after being hit by a car trying to navigate around an 18-wheeler this morning. Police reported the…
Tractor-trailers make much wider turns than passenger vehicles. SUV Driver Strikes 18-Wheeler Making a U-Turn According to a KSAT News report, a driver of an SUV was injured after hitting an 18-wheeler attempting to make a U-turn on the West Side. Police reported the accident happened at around 5:30…
18-wheeler accidents commonly result in passenger vehicle fatalities, especially at highway speeds. Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving a Tractor-Trailer Claims 2 Lives on I-35 According to a San Antonio Express-News report¹, a horrific accident in San Marcos killed two people on Friday, September 1, 2023. Police reported the accident involved 4…
What happens when a flat tire causes an accident? Flat Tire Causes Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-35 According to a KSAT News report, a flat tire caused a multi-vehicle accident involving an 18-wheeler on I-35 on August 29, 2023. Police reported that a driver got stuck on I-35 after his…
Road debris can cause serious injury and damage at Interstate Highway speeds. I-35 Sign Falls, Causes Accident According to a KSAT News report, a sign on I-35 North fell into the roadway, causing a driver to strike it and shutting down traffic this morning. Police reported that the sign…
Not all of the bridges in San Antonio are as safe as they should be. 18-Wheeler Crashes, Dangles Over Bridge on Loop 1604 According to a KSAT News report, an 18-wheeler accident today resulted in the cabin dangling from an intersection bridge on Loop 1604. Police have not yet…
18-Wheeler accidents often come with catastrophic consequences. Woman Detained By Police After Hitting a Big Rig According to a KSAT News report, a woman was detained by police following an accident on Loop 410 early this morning. According to police, the woman was heading eastbound on Loop 410 near…
Chemical spills on highways can affect motorists, houses, and businesses near the accident site. I-10 Temporarily Closed After Accident Caused by Chemical Spill According to a KSAT News report, an 18-wheeler lost containers of chemicals on I-10, causing two vehicles to collide and the highway to be temporarily closed…