San Antonio – Rollover Collision on Highway 181
Posted on Wednesday, April 24th, 2019 at 3:50 am
A fatal car accident on Highway 181 took the lives of two people, Saturday morning, according to a local news source.
At around 10:00 a.m., a 2003 Ford Expedition was traveling along the northbound lane of US Highway 181 when, for yet unknown reasons, it went out of control and overturned a number of times. The impact of the collision ejected two people from the SUV, leaving them seriuosly injured. A passenger in the front seat also sustained life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital along with the driver of the SUV, identified as 38-year-old Joseph Anthony Robles. Their condition remains unknown at this time.
Based on a preliminary investigation, authorities found out that the front seat passenger was wearing a seat belt when the accident took place which may have prevented him from being thrown out from the vehicle.
The investigation continues.
We believe that when someone loses a loved one from a car accident, they do not only suffer emotionally but financially as well. If you or your loved one is a victim of a car accident caused by wrongful actions or due to negligence, you may have the right to file for legal claims. Most of the time, families who are left behind after a tragic loss are not aware of their rights and the legal processes needed to obtain fair and just compensation. In times like this, you would need a professional who can provide you with all the support you need as you go through this difficult time. Talk to your personal injury or car accident lawyer for assistance.
According to the National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA), car accidents happen almost every minute of the day, and for every 16 minutes, a car accident occurs that results in death. So that is about 6 million car accidents every year and 90 people dying in car accidents every day in the U.S. alone. Furthermore, the NHTSA also reports that 15% of fatal car accidents happen near intersections while the whopping 85% happen on the open road, which is the case for this particular vehicular accident.
