San Antonio— Rear-End Crash on Northwest Loop 410 Injured One Person
Posted on Sunday, February 17th, 2019 at 10:27 pm
At least one person was sent to a hospital after getting involved in a car accident on Northwest Loop 410, early Sunday.
Just after 3:00 a.m., San Antonio officers responded to a vehicle collision near Loop 410 and Ingram Road. According to initial reports, a police vehicle was rear-ended by another car which injured an officer inside. The officer was reportedly responding to a traffic incident when the collision took place.
Local emergency crews transported the officer to University Hospital with minor injuries. His identification was not immediately released by authorities.
The driver of the vehicle was detained by police. No one else was injured.
Investigators have yet to determine the cause of the accident. Anyone who has information relevant to the case is encouraged to get in touch with them.
We are praying for a fast recovery of the injured officer.
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.
