School bus accidents are rare in Texas. School Bus Burns While Being Towed on the Northeast Side According to a KSAT News report, a school bus caught fire while being towed on Loop 410. Police reported the incident occurred at around 2:15 a.m. on September 21, on the 4100…
Texas has an alarmingly high rate of infant and child deaths from hot vehicles. Bexar County Deputy Fired After Leaving Infant Son in Hot Vehicle According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a Bexar County Deputy was dismissed after forgetting his infant son in a hot vehicle. The Bexar…
Small children can easily slip away from their parents when not watched closely. 2 Small Children Rescued by Police in 1 Week According to a KSAT News report, police rescued 2 San Antonio children this week from busy streets in the middle of the night. Early Monday morning, police…
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. Police responded to a missing persons report at the…
Burn injuries commonly occur at home for people of all age groups. South Side Apartment Fire Hospitalized Child and Two Adults According to a KSAT News report, an apartment fire probably caused by a grill resulted in three injuries and extensive property damage on August 17, 2023. The fire…
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. Police reported that the multi-vehicle accident occurred at around…
Accidents involving serious injury can be just as damaging to the victim’s emotional well-being. Passenger Sues Unify Aviation Over Witnessing Employee Suicide According to a San Antonio Express-News report, a passenger who was on the Delta Airlines flight where David Renner committed suicide is suing his estate and his…
Old or obstructed safety equipment on railways can lead to catastrophic accidents. Man Struck by Train, Hospitalized in San Antonio According to a KSAT News report, a San Antonio man was hospitalized after being struck by a train early late at night on the East Side. The incident occurred…
Damaged lithium-ion batteries are incredibly dangerous to consumers. House Fire Caused by Defective Battery According to a KSAT News report, lithium-ion batteries caused a house fire at 12:30 a.m. on August 1, 2023. According to fire investigators, defective lithium-ion batteries that were being stored in a garage in a…
Children are especially vulnerable to dog attacks. Teen Boy Severely Injured in Mauling in a Northeast-Side Home According to a KSAT News report, a thirteen-year-old boy had to be airlifted to the hospital after being mauled by his father’s pit bulls in his home. Police reported that they responded…