San Antonio – Deputy Officer Injured on Huebner and Vance Jackson Intersection
Posted on Monday, May 20th, 2019 at 8:21 am
The San Antonio Police Department is looking into a head-on collision which took place on Huebner Road, Thursday night.
At around 11:30 p.m., an accident involving a marked police vehicle was reported at the intersection Huebner Road and Vance Jackson Road. According to initial reports, a patrol car was waiting for a go signal at the said cross streets when a sedan struck its rear side. The impact of the collision injured the police officer whose identity has not been released. He was rushed to an area hospital for further treatment. His condition was not disclosed but he is expected to recover, as per a local news source.
The driver of the sedan was intoxicated during the time of the crash. Police have yet to figure out what prompted the accident.
No other injuries were reported.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victims. We are hoping and praying for a fast recovery of the police officer.
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.
