San Antonio – Reckless Driver Collided with Another Car on Military Drive
Posted on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 at 7:20 am
An alleged speeding driver caused a fatal car accident on Military Drive which took the life of one person, early Saturday morning.
The accident occurred at around 2:00 a.m. at the intersection of Southwest Military Drive and Commercial Avenue. According to initial reports, a pickup truck that was reportedly traveling at unsafe speed ignore a red signal and collided with a compact car. The force of the impact pushed the car about a quarter mile from the intersection.
Four occupants in the compact car had to be extricated from the wreckage using the JAWS of life. Emergency crews transported three of the victims to a nearby hospital where they were listed in serious injuries. The other occupant was pronounced dead by a medical examiner who responded to the scene.
The suspect drivers attempted to escaped arrest but were later arrested by local police officers. No identification has been released at this time.
We offer our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased victim. May God grant you the strength to go through this difficult time in your life. We believe that the San Antonio Police will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
In the United States, Texas is one of the leading states in the number of traffic collisions involving fatalities. In fact, in 2015 alone, the state recorded more than 1,300 deaths caused by reckless drivers. Despite the government’s aggressive efforts to keep these cases down, Texas remains the worst state in the country for alcohol-involved car crashes.
If you have been involved in a car accident with a hit-and-run or reckless driver, the first thing you need to do is call the police. Once the investigation is completed, you can file a lawsuit against the suspected driver. A successful case could help you cover your medical expenses and compensate for your emotional and physical suffering. Speak with your personal injury lawyer to know more about your rights to fair compensation.
