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. Police reported the accident happened at around 8:20 a.m.…
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Home Destroyed by Attic Fire on the Northeast Side
Fireworks can cause serious injuries if proper safety techniques are not followed. Home a Complete Loss, Residents Displaced After Attic Fire on the Northeast Side According to a KSAT News report, a home was burned out, and residents were displaced after a major fire last week. SAFD reported the…
Summer Safety Tips: Kids and Hot Cars
Don’t leave your child alone in a hot car — not even for a minute. Record Hot Summer Temperatures Prompt Safety Reminders for Texas Parents According to a KSAT News report, over 1,000 children have died in hot cars since 1990. Texas leads the nation in heatstroke deaths from…
Resident Hospitalized After Early-Morning Fire
Children can suffer serious trauma after a burn injury. One Resident Injured, Hospitalized After North-Side Fire According to a KSAT News report, one person was rushed to the hospital following a house fire this week. SAFD reported that the fire started at around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 16th,…
22-Year-Old Bull Rider Dies After Fall at Bandera Rodeo
Sports injuries are more common than you think — and they can have devastating consequences. Bull Rider Fell and Died at Bandera Rodeo Last Week According to a KSAT News report, a young man was killed after a bull-riding accident last week. The accident happened on Friday, May 31st,…
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. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department confirmed that…
4-Year-Old Hit, Killed by Vehicle While Crossing an Apartment Complex Parking Lot
Summer is upon us — watch for child pedestrians. 4-Year-Old Boy Dies of Injuries After Being Struck by a Car in Apartment Complex Parking Lot According to a KSAT News report, a West-Side community is mourning the loss of a 4-year-old boy killed in a tragic accident last week.…
Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Vehicle and Injuring Two Child Passengers
Particularly reckless or aggressive driving behavior can lead to an arrest. Man Arrested on Aggravated Assault Charges After Injuring Two Children in an Auto Accident According to a KSAT News report, two children were hospitalized after a car accident involving an aggressive driver last night. Police reported the accident…
Road Rage Incident Leads to 8-Vehicle Accident Involving Pre-K 4 School Bus
Drivers must follow special laws when sharing the road with a school bus — do you know them? Road Rage Causes Accident Involving Pre-K 4 School Bus on Highway 90 According to a KSAT News report, a road rage incident caused a major accident near I-35 including a Pre-K…
Dallas-Area Dog Mauling Leaves Infant Dead
Certain breeds are more likely to be aggressive than others, but any dog can seriously injure a child. 3 Dogs Maul Infant to Death at Babysitters Home in Dallas-Area Attack According to a KSAT News report, a Dallas baby is dead after 3 shepherd mixes attacked the child while…