Texas Accident & Injury News
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.
Articles Posted in 18-wheeler Accidents
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chemical Spill Causes Crash on I-10
Chemical spills on highways can affect motorists, houses, and businesses near the accident site.
I-10 Temporarily Closed After Accident Caused by Chemical Spill
According to a KSAT News report, an 18-wheeler lost containers of chemicals on I-10, causing two vehicles to collide and the highway to be temporarily closed on June 21, 2023.
Everything You Need to Know About Wrongful Death Claims
Hiring an attorney can help relieve the stress of legal complications after losing a loved one.
At Least Two People Are Dead Hours Apart After Fatal Auto Accidents
Thursday night, on May 25, 2023, a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle when crossing the street on the 1600 block of Pleasanton Road on the South Side of San Antonio, according to a San Antonio Express-News report. The driver stopped to render aid and called emergency services, and there are no charges against him at this time. Then, Friday morning at around 6:30 a.m., a fatal accident shut down four lanes of I-10 on the Far East Side of San Antonio. No further information was provided for this accident, except that there was at least one fatality.
Driver Crashes Into 18-Wheeler While Driving the Wrong Way
18-Wheeler accidents usually result in catastrophic injuries.
Wrong-Way I-35 Driver Hits 18-Wheeler Head-On
San Antonio Express-News reported an accident involving an 18-wheeler on I-35 that occurred yesterday, May 15, 2023. For reasons unknown, a driver was going the wrong way on Interstate 35 near Fischer Road at 2:30 a.m. The driver swerved to miss three other vehicles and continued to drive the wrong way without stopping when he crashed head-on into an 18-wheeler. The police reported no injuries in either vehicle. The driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Tips for Safe Driving in Inclement Weather
San Antonio forecast expects rain all week
(August 15, 2022) One unidentified person is dead after veering off of highway 90 and crashing into a pole, and an amazon truck hydroplanes off 1-35, spilling cargo and damaging a building this week, according to San Antonio Express-News. Driving in the rain comes with some unique challenges and increases the risk of accidents. Especially in the beautiful hill country of San Antonio, there are lots of areas that are prone to dangerous flooding on the roads. The forecast for San Antonio this week suggests that this much-needed rain is not going away any time soon, so let’s take a look at some tips for driving safely on wet roads.
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