San Antonio – Bicyclist Tito Bradshaw Dies in East Houston Street Crash
Posted on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2019 at 2:40 am
A bicyclist died after getting struck by a suspected driver on East Houston Street, early Monday morning.
The fatality was identified as Tito Harry Bradshaw, 35. Police said that Bradshaw owned the popular Bottom Bracket Bicycle Shop.
According to initial reports, the incident took place at around 12:30 a.m. at the 1900 block of East Houston Street. Tito Bradshaw was riding his bicycle along the area when he was struck from behind by a Toyota Corolla. Bradshaw suffered from a serious head injury from the impact and was then rushed to San Antonio Military Medical Center where he was listed in critical condition. Unfortunately, he succumbed to the injuries he sustained from the accident.
The driver of the Toyota, identified only as a 67-year-old woman, did not suffer from any harm. He was arrested on suspicion of intoxication assault.
Authorities are investigating the crash.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We also pray for a fast recovery of the injured driver. We believe that the San Antonio Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
