San Antonio—Motorcycle vs Pickup Truck Crash on General McMullen Drive
Posted on Friday, February 15th, 2019 at 3:12 am
The San Antonio Police Department is conducting an investigation about a collision on General McMullen Drive near Wallace Street that injured a motorcycle rider yesterday.
Just after 8:00 p.m., local responders received a crash alert at the 900 block of South General McMullen Drive. According to reports, a motorcycle was traveling along General McMullen when it crashed into a pickup truck that making a left turn at the intersection. The force of the impact threw the rider off his bike.
Emergency crews said that the rider suffered from critical injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. His identification was not released.
No other injuries were reported as of this writing.
Based on a preliminary investigation, the rider reportedly ran a red light which caused the accident.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the deceased victims. We pray for the eternal repose of the soul of the victim.
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.
