Texas Accident & Injury News
Swimming is a popular choice among active seniors.
Senior Man Tragically Drowns While Swimming at Boerne City Lake
On a calm Sunday afternoon, an 80-year-old man went for a swim at Boerne City Lake Park — and never came home.
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3-Year-Old Kartier Cunningham Drowns in Apartment Complex Pool on the Northeast Side
Young children are at an extreme risk of drowning accidents.
Kartier Cunningham Drowns in Apartment Complex Pool on the Northeast Side
According to a News4SanAntonio report, a toddler drowned in an apartment complex pool last night.¹
Man Saved by Officers and Paramedics After Being Submerged in Apartment Pool for Nearly 10 Minutes
An apartment complex can be legally responsible for a drowning injury in specific cases.
Officers and Paramedics Save Man from Near-Drowning in Apartment Complex Pool
According to a KSAT News report, a man was rescued from a near-drowning incident at the Sundance Apartment Homes on Gardendale Road in San Antonio.
Toddler Drowns in Apartment Complex Pool, Authorities Investigating
When are facilities responsible for a drowning injury?
2-Year-Old Boy Drowns in a Gated Community Pool on the North Side
According to a KSAT News report, authorities are investigating the drowning of a toddler on the North Side last week.
Teen Drowns While Swimming in Canyon Lake on Memorial Day
Hitting the water this summer? Remember these tips to keep yourself safe.
Teen Boy Tragically Drowns in Canyon Lake on Memorial Day
According to a KSAT News report, a teen boy has tragically drowned while swimming in Canyon Lake this Monday.
Teenage Boy Fatally Drowns in Tragic Comal River Accident
An adult should always supervise children during water activities.
16-Year-Old Fatally Drowns in Comal River
According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a boy fatally drowned in the Comal River on Saturday while enjoying a float down with his family.
4-Year-Old Dead in Drowning Accident
Drowning children often go unnoticed because of how quietly it normally happens.
Little Girl Dies in Drowning Accident in San Antonio
According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a little on the Southwest side drowned in an above-ground pool at a family gathering yesterday.
Driver of the Vehicle Pulled from the Guadalupe River Identified
Drowning injuries can lead to permanent disability.
(February 27, 2023) Police identified the body of Noel Hernandez (29) after recovering his body from the Guadalupe River in Seguin. According to MYSA News, the Seguin public information officer Jennifer Sourdellia stated that the department received a call after a speeding vehicle on I10 was spotted losing control and tumbling off the bridge and into the Guadalupe River at around 2 a.m. on Thursday, February 9. It took the police several hours to find and extract the vehicle and the deceased driver from the river. As far as they could tell, there were no other passengers, and no injuries were reported from this tragic accident.
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Dangerous chemical leak at Houston-area Splashtown Sends Dozens to Hospitals
Dangerous chemical leak at Houston-area Splashtown Sends Dozens to Hospitals
July 19, 2021: Spring, Texas–A chemical leak at a Houston-area water park left dozens suffering from minor skin irritation and respiratory issues Saturday, authorities said.
Emergency personnel vehicles responded to the scene where people are being treated after a chemical leak at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown Saturday, July 17, 2021 in Spring, Texas just north of Houston.
Boy Killed in Water Themed Amusement Park Ride
July 5, 2021: IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — A young boy was killed in a deadly accident on the Raging River Adventureland Park in Altoona, Iowa. Investigators are looking into the cause of the boat accident ride which killed a child Saturday night at the Iowa amusement park when a raft carrying six people flipped over. This is the second deadly incident on the ride in five years.
Michael Jaramillo, 11, died Sunday from his injuries, and another minor remained hospitalized in critical condition, according to the Altoona Police Department. Two other riders suffered minor injuries.
It’s important to follow safety protocols when operating a water park at all times.