San Antonio – Toddler Injured Following a Pedestrian Crash on Norfleet Street
Posted on Thursday, June 20th, 2019 at 4:27 am
San Antonio law enforcement officials are still searching for the hit-and-run driver that struck a child on Norfleet Street, early Wednesday morning.
According to initial reports, the incident occurred at around 2:00 a.m. on Norfleet Street, located near I-35 and North Walters Street. Police said that a pedestrian, identified only as a one-year-old boy was with his family when he ran onto the street where he was struck by a vehicle. The impact of the collision left the boy with undisclosed injuries. He was immediately rushed to a local hospital where he received proper treatment.
The driver of the vehicle did not stop to render aid to the victim. He will face charges for Failure to Stop and Render Aid. The vehicle has not been identified but authorities said that it has a dark color with unknown make and model.
An investigation is underway.
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.
