San Antonio – Train Struck a Man on Villaret Boulevard
Posted on Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 at 4:21 am
The San Antonio Police Department is investigating a pedestrian versus train collision on West Villaret Boulevard, early Monday morning.
Just after 3:00 a.m., local troopers responded to the 700 block of W Villaret Drive after receiving a call reporting a train accident. Details of the incident remain unclear at this time but it was confirmed that a man was on the tracks when he was struck by a passing train. The impact of the collision killed the victim on scene. He was identified by authorities as an adult white male.
No one else was injured from the force of the impact.
Local law enforcement officials arrived at the scene to determine liability.
Anyone with information about the car accident is encouraged to get in contact with authorities.
With sincerest sympathies, we would like to express our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. We strongly believe that the San Antonio Police Department will do everything to bring those responsible to justice.
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.
