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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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…
Family Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver While Trick-or-Treating on the South Side
Drinking on Halloween? Don’t drive. Suspected Drunk Driver Hops Curb, Hits Family Trick-or-Treating on the South Side According to a KSAT News report, a family of three, including a one-year-old girl, was injured after a driver hopped the curb on Halloween. Police reported the accident happened sometime in 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.…
3 Dead, 2 Injured in Major Fatal Accident on I-10 in Kendall County
Disabled vehicles can cause major accidents if drivers aren’t careful. 2 Children, 1 Adult Dead, 2 Others Hospitalized After Major Accident on I-10 in Comfort (Update) Texas DPS officials say the pickup was stopped at a red light when the tractor-trailer struck it from behind. The driver of the tractor-trailer…
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…
Two Deputies, Multiple Civilians Injured in Vehicle Pursuit Crash
Vehicle pursuits have a high risk of ending in an accident. High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Crash, Leaves Two Deputies and Multiple Civilians Injured According to a News4SanAntonio report, a driver was arrested after a police pursuit that ended in a multi-vehicle crash with several injuries.¹ Bexar County Sheriff’s…
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.…