Fatal accidents are on the rise in San Marcos. Warning From San Marcos Police After Fatal Accidents Rise A Facebook post from the San Marcos Police Department warns drivers to exercise safe driving behaviors after a disturbing spike in traffic fatalities. According to the post, San Marcos has seen…
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Deputy Dismissed After Leaving Two-Month-Old Baby in Vehicle
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…
Man in Wheelchair Killed by Driver While Crossing the Street at Night
Texas roads can be difficult to travel for people with disabilities. Wheelchair Struck While Crossing the Street, Kills Occupant According to a KENS5 News report, a man died after being hit by a car while crossing the street in a wheelchair. Police reported the incident happened at around 9…
Man Dead After Moped Accident, Driver Arrested for Drunk Driving
Mopeds don’t offer much protection to their rider in an auto accident. 59-Year-Old Man Dead in Moped Accident, Driver Arrested According to a KSAT News report, a man was killed while riding a Moped in an early-morning accident involving an intoxicated driver. Police reported the accident occurred at around…
Police Chase Leads to Driver Arrest, Passenger Search in Far West Bexar County
A passenger in a stolen vehicle fled police early this morning. Stolen Vehicle Chase Leads to Driver Arrest, Missing Passenger According to a KSAT News report, two people allegedly involved in burglaries were in a police chase early this morning, leading to the arrest of the driver and a…
Motorcyclist Hospitalized With Broken Leg in Hit-and-Run Accident
Running a stop sign violates a written statute, making it more than simply negligent. Hit-and-Run Driver Runs Stop Sign, Hospitalizes Motorcyclist According to a KSAT News report, a motorcyclist is in the hospital after a hit-and-run accident just north of downtown early this morning. Police reported the incident happened…
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…
Wrong-Way Driver Stopped by Police After Intentionally Striking Police Unit on I-10
Texas has more wrong-way drivers than any other State. Woman Intentionally Hits Two Vehicles While Driving the Wrong Way on I-10 According to a KSAT News report, a woman was arrested on suspicion of a DWI after intentionally hitting two vehicles while driving the wrong way on I-10. Police…
Lithium Ion Battery Fire Damages Company Building on the North Side
Lithium-ion battery fires are difficult to extinguish. Company Building Severely Damaged in Lithium-ion Battery Fire According to a KSAT News report, the LyonsGaurd Fire Protection building was severely damaged in a fire caused by a lithium-ion battery. Fire officials reported the fire at around 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, on…
Suspected Drunk Driver Barrels Into Goodwill on the West Side
Drunk driving is a serious problem in the San Antonio area. Driver Arrested After Crashing Into Goodwill According to a KENS5 News report, a woman was arrested on the West Side after crashing her vehicle into a Goodwill store on Sunday night. Police reported the incident occurred at around…