San Antonio – Vehicle Struck a Woman on Walzem Road
Posted on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 at 3:22 am
Last Saturday, the San Antonio police responded to a pedestrian collision on Walzem Road in Northeast side which involved a woman riding a motorized scooter.
According to initial reports, a woman was riding a motorized scooter along the roadway when a car that was rounding a corner struck her. The impact of the collision left the female pedestrian with injuries. She was then rushed to a hospital for treatment of her injuries that were considered non-life threatening. Her identification has not been disclosed at this time.
The driver of the vehicle was not injured. Authorities did not mention if he escaped the scene or is cooperating with the police.
An investigation is still in progress to determine liability.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim.
Car collisions are extremely prevalent in Texas. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is getting injured in approximately two minutes. Unfortunately, despite the government’s aggressive efforts to educate drivers about safety, the cases of speeding, driving under the influence, and negligence are still on the rise. In fact, most of the common causes of accidents in the state are due to the driver’s lack of awareness and precaution.
Knowing the statistics helps us to be more aware of how our choices can affect other people’s lives. For instance, driving while under the influence of alcohol and illegal drugs dramatically increases your risk of being involved in a crash by roughly 16% and 24%, respectively. While these cases are extremely dangerous, these can be prevented by making the right decisions. So before hitting the road, know that car accidents leave scars and trauma that can be devastating for the victims. For this reason, it is important that you take all the necessary precautions to avoid it.
