San Antonio – Scooter Rider Struck by a Car on Houston St
Posted on Friday, July 26th, 2019 at 8:09 am
A pedestrian collision on Houston Street is still under investigation by the San Antonio Police Department, according to a local news source.
At around 10:30 a.m., DPS local troopers received a notification about a crash at the 100 block of Houston Street. A preliminary investigation shows that a person was operating a scooter along the roadway when a passing vehicle hit him. The victim sustained injuries from the force of the impact. He was immediately taken to the nearest hospital where he received medical treatment. Authorities have yet to release his identification as well as his condition.
No other injuries were reported.
It was not confirmed if the driver who struck the victim stayed at the scene.
SAPD continues to investigate the incident.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim. We are hoping and praying for their fast recovery.
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.
