San Antonio – Child Struck by a Car on Austin Highway
Posted on Monday, June 24th, 2019 at 11:50 am
An auto versus pedestrian collision which injured a child on Austin Highway, last Wednesday afternoon.
At around 5:20 p.m., San Antonio local troopers responded to the 2200 block of Austin Highway after receiving a call reporting a collision. According to the report, a group of children was crossing the highway, late Wednesday afternoon, when a little girl got struck by a passing vehicle. The child suffered injuries and was rushed to University Hospital where she received medical treatment. She was listed in stable condition.
The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene to provide aid to the pedestrian. Based on a preliminary investigation, the driver was not speeding when the incident happened.
No citations have been issued as the investigation is still in progress.
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.