Texas Accident & Injury News
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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.
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Child Hospitalized After Faulty Brake Causes Accident
Faulty parts in a vehicle can cause catastrophic accidents.
Child Seriously Injured in Faulty-Brake Accident
According to a KSAT News report, a child suffered a serious laceration injury in an accident caused by faulty brakes on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
One Killed, Three Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident
Multi-vehicle accidents involve three or more vehicles.
One Dead, Three Others Injured in Accident in Kerrville
According to a KSAT News report, a driver is dead, and three others in injured in a 4-vehicle accident in Kerrville on State Highway 27.
Multi-Vehicle Accident Leaves Girl in Critical Condition
Who is at fault in a multi-vehicle accident in Texas?
Three-Car Pile-Up Leaves Girl in Critical Condition
A 3-car pile-up left a girl in critical condition on the far West Side of San Antonio on Saturday, June 3, 2023, according to a San Antonio Express-News report. According to the report, the accident happened on the 9200 block of Potranco Road at around 10:30 p.m. A vehicle was making a lane change when it cut in front of another vehicle that was also attempting a lane change. Those two vehicles collided with one another, and the vehicle in the back was struck by another vehicle from behind as a result. The accident resulted in only one reported injury, a girl whose age is unknown, and she was transported to a local hospital in critical condition after being freed from the mangled vehicle by firefighters.
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Two Vehicles
Pedestrian accidents in San Antonio usually have catastrophic consequences.
Man Dies After Being Hit by Two Passing Vehicles
Police close the West Military Drive at Luke Boulevard near the joint San Antonio-Lackland Base due to a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, according to a San Antonio Express-News story. The accident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. when a pedestrian who was walking on the road was struck by two passing vehicles, both of which stopped to help him. The police did not release any additional information about the accident; the story is ongoing.
Driver Crashes Into 18-Wheeler While Driving the Wrong Way
18-Wheeler accidents usually result in catastrophic injuries.
Wrong-Way I-35 Driver Hits 18-Wheeler Head-On
San Antonio Express-News reported an accident involving an 18-wheeler on I-35 that occurred yesterday, May 15, 2023. For reasons unknown, a driver was going the wrong way on Interstate 35 near Fischer Road at 2:30 a.m. The driver swerved to miss three other vehicles and continued to drive the wrong way without stopping when he crashed head-on into an 18-wheeler. The police reported no injuries in either vehicle. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Corpus Christi Accident Leaves 6 Dead and 5 Injured
Head-on collisions account for 10% of all traffic fatalities nationwide
Accident Near Corpus Christi Leaves 6 Dead, 5 Hospitalized
A horrific three-vehicle accident Northwest of Corpus Christi leaves six people dead, according to an NBC News report. The police reported that a minivan was trying to overtake another vehicle in a no-passing zone when they crashed head-on into oncoming traffic. The vehicle that they crashed into was then rear-ended by another vehicle, killing six people between all three vehicles, including one juvenile passenger. Five others were taken to the hospital with “non-incapacitating” injuries, according to the police report. This horrific accident occurred on January 3, 2023.
Tips on Staying Safe This Holiday Season
Enjoy safe drinking this holiday season
(November 27, 2022) The holiday season is upon us, and though it has been a historically dry year, rain is often seen in our holiday forecasts. But with the holidays comes stressed-out drivers and a spike in intoxicated drivers on the road, and the rain combined with these factors makes driving during this holiday season a risky business. However, driving cannot be entirely avoided. It’s been a stress-filled year for everyone, and that can make it easy to make a devastating mistake on the road. Let’s take a look at some of the most common traffic incidents happening on San Antonio roads and how to avoid them, so you and your family can enjoy a safe holiday season.
Safe Driving in the Rain
Head-On Collision With Off-Duty Deputy Leaves Woman Critically Injured
Head-on collisions among the deadliest accidents in San Antonio
(August 16, 2022) A head-on collision with an off-duty deputy landed an unidentified woman in the hospital last night, August 15, 2022, according to KENS 5. Head-on collisions are among the most dangerous and deadly auto accidents that occur, despite the fact that they are comparatively rare accidents.
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A Family Including Unborn Baby Dead in Horrific Auto Accident
Two cars burst into flames following the accident
(August 9, 2022) Asherey Ryan, 23, and five others, including her unborn child and eleven-month-old son, were killed in a horrific accident caused by a Texas nurse in Los Angeles, California, on Thursday, August 4, 2022. The nurse’s attorney claims she had suffered from severe mental health issues in the past. Authorities have not determined whether drugs or alcohol were involved.
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