San Angelo – Rear-End Crash on E. Avenue L Bridge Leaves Driver Hurt
Posted on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 at 7:58 am
The San Angelo Police Department is investigating a two-vehicle crash on East Avenue L bridge which injured one person, Tuesday morning.
At around 9:00 a.m., San Angelo officials responded to the bridge over the South Concho River to assist in a collision between a white Chevrolet pickup truck and a Chrysler sedan. According to the initial investigation, the pickup truck driver stepped out of the vehicle to check something under his vehicle when a passing Chrysler struck the rear side of the truck which in turn hit the driver. Police said the driver, whose identity has not been released, sustained injuries from the force of the impact. However, he refused to receive medical assistance from responding officers.
The driver of the Chrysler and her passenger, her child, were not injured.
No citations have been issued as the investigation has just begun.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim. We are hoping and praying for their fast recovery.
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.
