San Antonio – Pedestrian Collision on Huebner Road
Posted on Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 at 4:57 am
A man was hospitalized after getting struck by a vehicle on Huebner Road in San Antonio, Friday night.
According to initial reports, the accident took place at around 3:30 a.m. at an apartment complex not far from Interstate 10 on the city’s Northwest Side. Two men were seen running across the street when a black sedan struck one of them. The impact of the collision left the unidentified pedestrian with serious injuries. He was rushed to University Hospital for further care.
Meanwhile, the driver of the suspect vehicle stayed at the scene and is cooperating with local authorities. Police said that he was not intoxicated at the time of the incident. It remains unclear if he will be facing charges.
The crash remains under investigation.
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.
