San Antonio – SUV Runs Over Child on Glen Park
Posted on Wednesday, April 10th, 2019 at 12:03 am
A 4-year-old child was rushed to a hospital after a vehicle struck him on Glen Park in northeast Bexar County, Sunday afternoon.
At around 5: 15 p.m., a child was in the roadway in the 7100 block of Glen Park when a vehicle that was traveling along the eastbound lane struck him. Police said that the driver of the vehicle did not see the pedestrian and accidentally ran over the child.
The child sustained injuries on his lower torso. He was airlifted to University Hospital for further treatment. His identification has not been released.
Local authorities did not release information about the driver of the vehicle.
No other injuries were reported.
Investigators are still determining liability as of this writing.
Our deepest sympathies go out to the families of the injured victim. 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.
