Culebra is one of the deadliest roads in San Antonio.
Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run on Culebra Last Night
According to a KSAT News report, a man was killed while walking along Culebra Wednesday night.
Police reported the accident occurred at around 9:30 p.m. on the 1300 Block of Culebra Road near I-10 and Woodlawn Lake. Police said a man in his 40s was walking along Culebra when he was hit by a vehicle. The driver did not stop to render aid, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police also say they have no witnesses or vehicle description but that the driver will likely face failure to stop and render aid when caught. The man’s name was not released, and the investigation is ongoing.
Did You Know?
There were 176 crashes resulting in at least one injury on Culebra in 2020.
What Factors Make a Road Dangerous?
San Antonio roads can be windy and confusing. The city follows a wheel-and-spoke pattern rather than a traditional grid, and if you don’t know the roads well, it’s easy to get confused.
Some roads see far more accidents than others, like I-35 and Culebra. What makes these roads more dangerous, and what can you do to avoid a serious accident while driving on these roads?
Factors That Make Roads More Dangerous
Human error is the cause of most accidents across the United States, and San Antonio is no exception. However, there are designs and conditions that elevate crash risks on certain roads over others.
- Temporary Conditions — Heavy rainfall, standing water, flood risks, and construction are all temporary conditions that can increase crash risks. These effects can be felt more keenly on certain roads.
- Permanent Conditions — Roads with winding curves, sharp turns, high speed limits, and poor signage have more opportunities for accidents. Roads with high speed limits and heavy traffic also experience more accidents than roads with lower speed limits.
- Maintenance Issues — Faded lines, potholes, cracks in the pavements, overgrown trees, and missing signs can create a dangerous situation for drivers, increasing the risk of an accident.
Tips for Navigating Dangerous Roads
You can’t always avoid driving on dangerous roads. Keep yourself safe by following these tips:
- Obey the posted speed limit,
- Reduce speed in low visibility conditions,
- Wear your seatbelt,
- Put all distractions away,
- Leave extra following distance,
- Don’t drive drunk,
- Don’t participate in aggressive driving behaviors,
- And plan your route ahead of time so you don’t need to be distracted by checking GPS frequently
Of course, you can follow every rule of the road and still be injured by a negligent driver.
Help for Auto Accident Victims in San Antonio
If you were injured in an auto accident that wasn’t your fault, you could be entitled to significant compensation for things like:
- Medical Bills,
- Ambulance Costs,
- Surgeries,
- TBI,
- Disfigurement,
- Lost Work,
- Loss of Earning Capacity (Ability to do your job),
- Property Damage,
- Wrongful Death,
- And more.
We can help you find out for free.
Carabin Shaw has been representing those injured in auto accidents across Texas for more than 30 years. We’re a trusted name in San Antonio because we put our clients first. Call us to schedule your free case evaluation to see if you’re entitled to compensation at 800-862-1260, or use the live chat to get started. We look forward to serving you.
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