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28-Year-Old Motorcyclist Injured, Driver Arrested After Hit-and-Run Crash
According to a KSAT News report, a driver was arrested after fleeing the scene of a motorcycle accident last Friday.¹
Police reported the accident happened at around 5 p.m. Friday, July 10th, in the 2300 block of Basse Road near Buckeye Avenue on San Antonio’s North Side.
Investigators say a 28-year-old motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Basse Road when an Acura traveling south on Buckeye Avenue pulled directly into his path.
The motorcycle struck the passenger side of the Acura, throwing the rider from his bike. He suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was transported for medical treatment.
The Acura fled the scene without stopping to render aid.
Police later located the vehicle. The driver was evaluated for intoxication and taken into custody. The investigation remains ongoing.
Did You Know?
There were 585 motorcyclists, including riders and passengers, killed in crashes across Texas in 2024, according to TxDOT crash data.²
Why So Many Motorcycle Accidents Happen at Intersections
For motorcyclists, intersections are among the most dangerous places on the road.
Many serious crashes happen the same way. A driver turns left, pulls out from a side street, or exits a parking lot believing the roadway is clear. Seconds later, they collide with an approaching motorcycle.
These crashes often occur during daylight hours, in clear weather, and at intersections drivers travel through every day.
“I Never Saw the Motorcycle”
One of the most common explanations drivers give after these crashes is, “I didn’t see the motorcycle.”
That doesn’t always mean they failed to look. In many cases, they simply failed to recognize the motorcycle as a hazard.
Safety experts sometimes refer to this as a “looked-but-failed-to-see” collision. Drivers naturally expect to see larger vehicles like cars, SUVs, and trucks. Because motorcycles are smaller, they can be overlooked or appear farther away than they actually are.
This can lead drivers to misjudge:
- How fast the motorcycle is approaching
- How much time they have to complete a turn
- Whether it’s safe to enter the intersection
Unfortunately, those few seconds of miscalculation can have devastating consequences.
The Driver Doesn’t Always Hit the Motorcycle
Many people picture a motorcycle being struck from the side, but intersection crashes often happen the opposite way.
A driver pulls into the rider’s path, leaving the motorcyclist with almost no time to stop. The motorcycle then collides with the side of the vehicle.
Even though the motorcycle makes the impact, the driver who failed to yield may still be legally responsible for causing the crash.
That’s why investigators focus on what happened before the collision, not simply which vehicle struck the other.
Why These Crashes Are So Severe
Unlike occupants of passenger vehicles, motorcyclists have very little protection during a collision.
Even at moderate speeds, riders can suffer life-changing injuries, including:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones
- Road rash
- Internal injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
A collision that causes relatively minor damage to a passenger vehicle can leave a motorcyclist facing months or years of recovery.
Tips for Drivers
Many intersection crashes can be prevented by slowing down and taking an extra moment before entering traffic.
Drivers should:
- Look twice before turning or pulling into traffic.
- Check carefully for motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians.
- Never assume an approaching motorcycle is farther away than it appears.
- Avoid rushing through gaps in traffic.
Those extra few seconds can save a life.
Tips for Motorcyclists
Motorcyclists can’t control what other drivers do, but they can make themselves easier to see and give themselves more time to react.
Consider:
- Wearing bright or reflective riding gear.
- Using your headlight, even during daylight hours.
- Covering your brakes when approaching intersections.
- Reducing speed slightly when another vehicle appears ready to pull out.
- Assuming other drivers may not see you.
Defensive riding won’t prevent every crash, but it can improve your chances of avoiding one.
When a Driver Flees the Scene
Leaving the scene of an accident involving injuries is a crime in Texas. It can also make an already difficult situation even more stressful for victims.
Fortunately, many hit-and-run drivers are eventually identified through surveillance footage, witness statements, vehicle debris, or license plate information.
Even if the at-fault driver cannot be located or doesn’t have insurance, injured motorcyclists may still have options through uninsured motorist coverage or other available insurance policies.
So, even if you think the driver won’t be located, it’s still worth it to talk to a lawyer about your case.
Injured in a Motorcycle Accident? Call Shaw.
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- Medical Bills
- Emergency Treatment
- Lost Wages
- Pain and Suffering
- Rehabilitation Costs
- Permanent Disability
- And More
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