Texas Accident & Injury News
Tabletop fire pits can violate federal safety standards.
Consumers Warned: Alcohol-Burning Fire Pits Can Violate Safety Standards, Posing Extreme Risks
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Kids Caught on Camera Throwing Fireworks Into Marriott Rivercenter Hotel
Fireworks result in hundreds of ER visits every New Year.
Kids Caught on Security Cameras Throwing Fireworks Into the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel
According to a KSAT News report, a fire at the Marriott Rivercenter Hotel in downtown San Antonio was allegedly caused by children throwing fireworks into the hotel’s loading dock area.¹
5 Confirmed Dead, 1 Missing in Galveston Bay Plane Crash
Plane crashes often end in fatalities or severe injuries.
At Least 5 Dead, Including One Child, After Plane Crashes Near Galveston Bay
According to a KSAT News report, a plane transporting civilians and Mexican naval officers crashed near Galveston Bay, resulting in multiple fatalities.¹
San Antonio Woman Arrested for DWI and Child Endangerment After Hitting Patrol Unit
Drunk driving increases during the holiday season.
Woman Backs Into Patrol Unit With 5 Children in Her Vehicle, Arrested for DWI and Child Endangerment
According to a News4SanAntonio report, Sky Gomez was arrested on suspicion of DWI and child endangerment after backing her vehicle into a patrol unit early Sunday morning.¹
DWI Arrest After Driver Strikes Cyclist on San Antonio’s Inner West Side
Cycling at night? Remember these safety tips to reduce your risk.
Driver Charged With DWI After Hitting and Critically Injuring a Cyclist
According to a News4SanAntonio report, a man was charged with DWI after striking a cyclist on San Antonio’s Inner West Side.¹
Hit-and-Run Driver Strikes 66-Year-Old Woman Outside of Her South Side Home
Neighborhoods are full of hazards for drivers to watch out for.
Driver Flees the Scene After Hitting 66-Year-Old Woman in Front of Her South-Side Home
According to a News4SanAntonio report, a driver fled the scene after striking a 66-year-old woman outside her South Side home.¹
Elderly Man Hit, Thrown 20 Yards in Pedestrian Accident Hospitalized in Critical Condition
Elderly pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to accidents.
Elderly Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Being Thrown 20 Yards by Passing Vehicle
According to a News4SanAntonio report, an elderly man was hospitalized after a severe pedestrian accident on Monday evening.¹
Major Crash at Ingram and Culebra Intersection Leaves Suspected Uber Passenger Dead
Ride-share passengers can seek compensation if they’re injured in an accident.
Suspected Uber Passenger Killed in West Side Crash | Can Families File a Wrongful Death Claim in Texas?
According to a News4SanAntonio report, a man is dead after a major crash at a West Side intersection.¹
Dog Breaks Into Houston Home, Attacks 3-Year-Old and Rips Out Front Teeth
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
Fatal South Side Pedestrian Accident | Woman Dragged Nearly a Block on Roosevelt Avenue
Pedestrian accidents spike during the holidays as vehicle and pedestrian traffic increases.
Woman Dies After Being Dragged for Nearly a Block by Pickup Truck on the South Side
According to a News4SanAntonio report, a woman was killed in a tragic pedestrian accident on San Antonio’s South Side.¹