Reckless 18-wheeler operators seriously injure drivers, motorcyclists, and pedestrians in San Antonio. Early-Morning 18-Wheeler Accident Leaves Woman Trapped in Vehicle According to a KSAT News report, a woman was trapped in her vehicle after an early-morning 18-wheeler accident on the Far West Side. Police reported the accident occurred at…
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TxDOT Issues Warning After Spike in Fatal Accidents
Speeding and distracted driving contribute to a majority of fatal accidents in San Antonio. Fatal Accident Spike Prompts TxDOT Warning According to a KSAT News report, the TxDOT has issued a warning to drivers after fatal accidents increased around 5 main energy sectors. The TxDOT reported that 25% of…
Bus Driver, 6 Students Hospitalized After Accident With 18-Wheeler
Auto accidents can traumatize children. 18-wheeler Collides With School Bus, Sending 6 Children and the Driver to the Hospital According to a KSAT News report, 6 middle-school students and one bus driver were hospitalized when an 18-wheeler ran a red light and collided with the bus. Police reported the…
Pedestrian Hit by Car After 18-Wheeler Obstructs View
18-wheelers can be very difficult to maneuver in big cities like San Antonio. Pedestrian Hospitalized by Car Attempting to Navigate Around 18-Wheeler According to a KENS5 News report, a woman was injured after being hit by a car trying to navigate around an 18-wheeler this morning. Police reported the…
Semi-Truck Making a U-Turn Hit by SUV on the West Side
Tractor-trailers make much wider turns than passenger vehicles. SUV Driver Strikes 18-Wheeler Making a U-Turn According to a KSAT News report, a driver of an SUV was injured after hitting an 18-wheeler attempting to make a U-turn on the West Side. Police reported the accident happened at around 5:30…
I-35 Reopens After Fatal Crash Involving A Semi-Truck Claims Two Lives
18-wheeler accidents commonly result in passenger vehicle fatalities, especially at highway speeds. Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving a Tractor-Trailer Claims 2 Lives on I-35 According to a San Antonio Express-News report¹, a horrific accident in San Marcos killed two people on Friday, September 1, 2023. Police reported the accident involved 4…
Flat Tire Causes 3-Vehicle Crash With an 18-Wheeler on I-35
What happens when a flat tire causes an accident? 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. Police reported that a driver got stuck on I-35 after his…
Sign Collapses on I-35, Snarls Driver
Road debris can cause serious injury and damage at Interstate Highway speeds. I-35 Sign Falls, Causes Accident According to a KSAT News report, a sign on I-35 North fell into the roadway, causing a driver to strike it and shutting down traffic this morning. Police reported that the sign…
18-Wheeler Crashes Over Bridge Wall in San Antonio
Not all of the bridges in San Antonio are as safe as they should be. 18-Wheeler Crashes, Dangles Over Bridge on Loop 1604 According to a KSAT News report, an 18-wheeler accident today resulted in the cabin dangling from an intersection bridge on Loop 1604. Police have not yet…
Woman Detained After Crashing Into 18-Wheeler
18-Wheeler accidents often come with catastrophic consequences. Woman Detained By Police After Hitting a Big Rig According to a KSAT News report, a woman was detained by police following an accident on Loop 410 early this morning. According to police, the woman was heading eastbound on Loop 410 near…