Personal injury

Apartment Fire Kills One, Forces Thirty to Evacuate

Published on: June 1, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Apartment fires can have serious consequences.

One Man Dead in Downtown Apartment Fire

According to a San Antonio Express-News report, an apartment fire broke out at around 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, that forced thirty residents to evacuate. The Villa Hermosa apartments at 327 N. Flores St suffered at least $30,000 worth of damage before firefighters were able to put out the flames, and one man was rushed to the hospital in critical condition due to smoke inhalation. He later died at the hospital and was identified as 69-year-old Gilbert Dauphina. Officials still do not know what caused the fire, and no other injuries were reported.

Escorting Officer Injured Guiding a Funeral Procession

Published on: May 31, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Yielding to emergency vehicles is legally required for all motor vehicle operators.

Officer Injured by a Pickup That Failed to Yield

An officer on a motorcycle was thrown from his bike, hit by a pickup, and then was dragged for a short way underneath it as it failed to follow another officer’s instructions to move over, according to a San Antonio Express-News report. The officer was attempting to make a lane change and move to the front of the procession from the back. The leading officer signaled the approaching pickup to remain to the right, but the pickup ignored the instruction heading straight and colliding with the officer. The officer was taken to the hospital with road rash injuries, lacerations, and possible back injuries and is expected to fully recover.

Wrong-Way Driver Kills 1, Charged With Intoxication Manslaughter

Published on: May 30, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Carabin Shaw attorneys know what to do for your child injury case.

Man Killed and Children Injured in Wrong-Way Crash

A 22-year-old man is dead after being hit head-on by a wrong-way driver at around 1 a.m. on May 30, 2023, according to a San Antonio Express-News report. The 39-year-old wrong-way driver was arrested and charged with intoxicated manslaughter, as well as two counts of driving while intoxicated with a child under 15, and two counts of injury to a child causing bodily injury-reckless, as he had two children in the pickup with him at the time. All of them were transported to the hospital with minor injuries after the crash, and the 22-year-old died of his injuries at the hospital.

Motorcyclist in Critical Condition after Running a Red Light

Published on: May 24, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Riding a motorcycle at night could reduce a driver’s ability to see you.

A Man is in Critical Condition After Crashing Motorcycle into Oncoming Vehicle

A man in his 60s was taken to the hospital in critical condition at around 10 p.m. on May 23, 2023, after crashing his motorcycle into a turning vehicle, according to a KSAT News report. The man was running a red light at an intersection on the South side near Roosevelt Avenue when he collided head-on with a vehicle that was turning onto Mission Road. The vehicle stopped and remained at the scene until emergency personnel arrived. It is unclear if alcohol was a factor in the accident.

Cyclist Killed in Hit and Run on Southeast Side

Published on: May 19, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

San Antonio is not a very cyclist-friendly city.

Police Search for Driver After Hit and Run Kills Cyclist

San Antonio police are looking for a driver that hit and killed a cyclist and then fled the scene, according to a San Antonio Express-News report. The accident occurred early Friday morning, just before 2 a.m. when drivers on the 3500 block of Roland Avenue reported a mangled bicycle with a man next to it on the side of the road. According to the police report, a driver failed to navigate a turn at a curve in the road and clipped the cyclist, driving off without stopping to assist him. The unidentified man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Two Vehicles

Published on: May 17, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Pedestrian accidents in San Antonio usually have catastrophic consequences.

Man Dies After Being Hit by Two Passing Vehicles

Police close the West Military Drive at Luke Boulevard near the joint San Antonio-Lackland Base due to a fatal accident involving a pedestrian on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, according to a San Antonio Express-News story. The accident occurred at around 5:30 a.m. when a pedestrian who was walking on the road was struck by two passing vehicles, both of which stopped to help him. The police did not release any additional information about the accident; the story is ongoing.

Driver Crashes Into 18-Wheeler While Driving the Wrong Way

Published on: May 16, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

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.

Two Dead in Tragic Motorcycle Accident in Fort Worth

Published on: May 12, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Injuries in a motorcycle accident can still be serious even if all protective gear is worn.

Cyclist and Pedestrian Dead After Fatal Crash

On January 7, 2023, the Fort Worth police reported a fatal accident that took two lives on Interstate 30. For reasons unknown, a black sedan was stopped in the shoulder or in the westbound lane. A motorcycle was unable to avoid the sedan, crashing head-on into it and being ejected from the motorcycle into oncoming traffic. A woman who was standing outside of the black sedan was thrown due to the impact of the motorcycle and also fell into oncoming traffic. Both were pronounced dead at the scene, and officers are investigating the incident.

Woman Charged With Arson After Setting Fire to Apartment

Published on: May 11, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Burn injuries can lead to permanent disability.

Woman Sets Fire to Apartment Then Assaults Officer

A 53-year-old woman was arrested and charged with a first-degree felony after setting fire to her apartment and assaulting an officer, according to San Antonio Express-News. For reasons unknown, the woman set fire to a pillowcase in her Forest Oak Apartment, leaving it in the middle of her floor after pouring juice on the flames. She reported the fire to maintenance employees and then walked down the street, where she was stopped by an officer, whom she punched before being arrested. She has been charged with three counts of arson of a habitation since the fire spread to two other apartments. No injuries were reported as a result of the crime.

Dog Attacks in San Antonio

Published on: May 10, 2023 | by Carabin Shaw

Children are the most vulnerable to animal attacks.

Woman Injured in Hit-and-Run Accident Trying to Escape Dog Attack

A woman was walking near 2200 Bandera on April 23, 2023, when she was attacked by a group of dogs that were lunging at her and barking, according to San Antonio Express-News. To avoid them, she accidentally backed up into the street in the way of oncoming traffic and was struck by a white vehicle. The driver failed to stop, and the police are looking for the driver, who will be charged with a third-degree felony for failure to stop and render aid.