San Antonio – Man in A Wheelchair Struck by Car on South New Braunfels Avenue
Posted on Friday, April 5th, 2019 at 2:21 am
The San Antonio Police Department is conducting an investigation about a pedestrian accident near Hot Wells the Southeast Side, Wednesday.
According to initial reports, the collision took place at around 9:00 p.m. off South New Braunfels Avenue near Hot Wells. Police did not release further details about the crash but they confirmed that a passing vehicle struck a man in a wheelchair. The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene and provided aid to the victim.
Emergency crews transported the injured pedestrian to a local hospital for further care. The extent of his injuries remains unknown at this time.
The driver of the vehicle was not hurt. No charges have been filed as the investigation is still ongoing.
Based on a preliminary investigation, the pedestrian was not on a crosswalk when the accident happened.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victims. We are hoping and praying for a fast recovery of both parties.
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.
