New Braunfels – Wrong-Way Collision Injures Woman on Loop 337
Posted on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at 11:18 am
An auto crash involving a wrong-way driver took place on the southbound lanes of Loop 337, Saturday night, according to local reports.
At around 10:40 p.m., a 2009 Chevrolet 3500 was seen heading north on the southbound lanes of Loop 337 when it collided with a 2009 Mazda 5 heading south. The impact of the head-on collision was so great that fire officials had to extricate a female passenger from the wreckage. She was rushed to a local hospital where she was listed in critical condition.
Meanwhile, the driver of the wrong-way vehicle was taken to Comal County Sheriff’s Office and charged with intoxication assault. He was identified only as a 66-year-old New Braunfels man.
No words on the driver of the Mazda.
The highway was shut down for a couple of hours for clearing.
An investigation is underway.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victims. We are hoping and praying for a fast recovery of both parties.
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.
