18-wheeler accidents commonly result in passenger vehicle fatalities, especially at highway speeds.
According to a San Antonio Express-News report¹, a horrific accident in San Marcos killed two people on Friday, September 1, 2023.
What happens when a flat tire causes an accident?
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.
Rollover accidents usually end in tragedy.
According to a KSAT News report, a driver was arrested for drunk driving after he rolled his vehicle, crashing into parked vehicles early Wednesday morning.
Faulty parts in a vehicle can cause catastrophic accidents.
According to a KSAT News report, a child suffered a serious laceration injury in an accident caused by faulty brakes on Saturday, August 12, 2023.
Not all of the bridges in San Antonio are as safe as they should be.
According to a KSAT News report, an 18-wheeler accident today resulted in the cabin dangling from an intersection bridge on Loop 1604.
Multi-vehicle accidents involve three or more vehicles.
According to a KSAT News report, a driver is dead, and three others in injured in a 4-vehicle accident in Kerrville on State Highway 27.
Who is at fault in a multi-vehicle accident in Texas?
A 3-car pile-up left a girl in critical condition on the far West Side of San Antonio on Saturday, June 3, 2023, according to a San Antonio Express-News report. According to the report, the accident happened on the 9200 block of Potranco Road at around 10:30 p.m. A vehicle was making a lane change when it cut in front of another vehicle that was also attempting a lane change. Those two vehicles collided with one another, and the vehicle in the back was struck by another vehicle from behind as a result. The accident resulted in only one reported injury, a girl whose age is unknown, and she was transported to a local hospital in critical condition after being freed from the mangled vehicle by firefighters.
18-Wheeler accidents usually result in catastrophic injuries.
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.
Head-on collisions account for 10% of all traffic fatalities nationwide
A horrific three-vehicle accident Northwest of Corpus Christi leaves six people dead, according to an NBC News report. The police reported that a minivan was trying to overtake another vehicle in a no-passing zone when they crashed head-on into oncoming traffic. The vehicle that they crashed into was then rear-ended by another vehicle, killing six people between all three vehicles, including one juvenile passenger. Five others were taken to the hospital with “non-incapacitating” injuries, according to the police report. This horrific accident occurred on January 3, 2023.
Enjoy safe drinking this holiday season
(November 27, 2022) The holiday season is upon us, and though it has been a historically dry year, rain is often seen in our holiday forecasts. But with the holidays comes stressed-out drivers and a spike in intoxicated drivers on the road, and the rain combined with these factors makes driving during this holiday season a risky business. However, driving cannot be entirely avoided. It’s been a stress-filled year for everyone, and that can make it easy to make a devastating mistake on the road. Let’s take a look at some of the most common traffic incidents happening on San Antonio roads and how to avoid them, so you and your family can enjoy a safe holiday season.
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