Labor Day weekend includes some of the deadliest days on Texas roads.
36-Year-Old Woman Hospitalized After Being Struck by Suspected Drunk Driver
According to a KSAT News report, a woman was hospitalized in critical condition after being struck by a sedan while crossing the street last week.
Police reported the accident happened at around 2:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 22nd, at the intersection of Roosevelt Avenue and Mission Road on San Antonio’s south side. A 36-year-old woman was attempting to cross the road when she was struck by a sedan traveling northbound. Witnesses told police that the driver had a green light, and the driver remained at the scene to render aid. Police took the driver, a 37-year-old woman, into custody for exhibiting signs of intoxication. The report also stated that the woman had a child passenger in the backseat at the time of the accident. The pedestrian who was struck was hospitalized in critical condition.
Did You Know?
The NCS estimates that 287 lives could be saved over Labor Day Weekend 2024 if everyone wears their seatbelts while driving.
Labor Day Drunk Drivers in San Antonio: What You Need to Know
Labor Day Weekend (unofficially) marks the end of summer for many. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of deadly accidents involving drunk drivers.
Celebrations naturally involve alcohol consumption, and there’s nothing wrong with that. However, many people in San Antonio make the immensely irresponsible decision to drive drunk during these times, and innocent people pay the price.
Far more people are expected to travel by vehicle and stay local this Labor Day Weekend, meaning that the roads will be congested, and the possibility of encountering a drunk driver will be higher than usual.
Impaired Driving Estimates for Labor Day 2024
Alcohol-impaired driving caused 36% of all traffic fatalities nationwide in 2022. Over Labor Day Weekend, 39% of fatalities involved at least one alcohol-impaired driver.
Based on estimates from previous years and increasing motor-vehicle travel trends, the NCS also estimates that there will be roughly 51,900 serious injuries from auto accidents nationwide during Labor Day Weekend. Additionally, an estimated 457 people are expected to die in auto accidents nationwide during this period.
You are 61% more likely to encounter a drunk driver during Labor Day Weekend than on an average day.
What to Do If You Encounter a Drunk Driver
As a part of Saturation Saturday, San Antonio will have a greater police presence on the roads to deter drunk driving. However, if you encounter a driver you suspect is drunk, follow these steps:
- Stay Away — If they’re in front of you, slow down. If they’re behind you, try to pull over if it’s safe to do so and let them pass. Do not attempt to stop them, get their attention, or engage with them.
- Gather Details — Only if you can safely do so, make a note of their plate number, color, and vehicle type.
- Call 9-1-1 — If you have hands-free calling, you can do this while driving. If you don’t, pull over to a safe location before making the call.
Leave the rest up to law enforcement.
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