San Antonio – Hit-and-run Driver Struck and Killed a Motorcyclist on Military Drive
Posted on Thursday, July 4th, 2019 at 12:15 am
A driver who fled the scene of the crash on Military Drive is still at large, according to a San Antonio police official, early Monday morning.
According to initial reports, an accident involving a motorcycle and a van took place at around 6:00 a.m. on the eastbound lane of Highway 151 access road near West Military Highway. A van was heading west on the highway when it ignored a stop signal and ultimately colliding with a motorcycle. Police said that the motorcyclist was attempting to make a turn to Military when the accident happened.
The motorcylist, whose identity has yet to be released, was pronounced deceased by emergency crews. He was wearing a helmet.
Meanwhile, the driver of the van did not stop to help the victim. His identification and location remain unknown at this time.
An investigation is underway.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the deceased victim.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of every day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. That is roughly about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Driving while distracted, under the influence of alcohol, and at an unsafe speed are three most common causes of car accidents.
If you are a victim of a car accident involving a hit-and-run driver, or you know someone who is, or you lost a loved one because of this, then please don’t hesitate to ask for help. The police will always be there to help you, but more than that, car accident lawyers are always willing to help you in protecting your rights and getting you the justice that you deserve. They will also help you file a lawsuit and get fair and just compensation for physical and emotional trauma you experienced.
