San Antonio — DUI Collision Injured One on Northwest Loop 410
Posted on Friday, April 5th, 2019 at 2:21 am
A traffic collision involving a suspected DUI driver injured one person on Northwest Loop 410, according to a news release.
The injured victim was identified as 38-year-old Benito Silva.
A preliminary investigation indicates that a vehicle was traveling along the highway when it suddenly changed lane and struck a car driven by Benito Silva. The driver of the first vehicle, identified as Michael Tyrone Little, lost control of the car and crashed into a bus stop, overturned, before coming to a complete stop.
Silva sustained injuries from the force of the impact. Police said that he declined to be treated.
Meanwhile, Little was charged with driving under the influence. He was not injured.
No further details are available. An investigation is underway.
Our sincerest sympathies to the victim of this unfortunate accident. We pray for their full recovery as we hope that the San Antonio Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
Drunk driving in Texas commonly result in a serious injury and sometimes, death. While accidents are fortuitous events that cannot be foreseen, they can be prevented if only drivers had simply put their complete attention on the road and taken their responsibility as drivers more seriously. This is why, despite conscious efforts by government to combat the increasing number of fatalities and injuries every year, crashes due to negligence is still on the rise.
While it can be difficult to remain calm in a situation like this, it is important to know that you can be entitled to compensation and claims following a collision. If you or your loved one has been injured in a car accident caused by a negligent party or a driver under the influence of alcohol, you may have a right to a fair compensation for the trauma you experienced and the injuries you have suffered.
