Victoria – Two-Car Accident on Main Street Injured Woman
Posted on Sunday, May 19th, 2019 at 9:48 am
A woman was sent to a hospital after getting involved in a vehicle collision on North Main Street, last Thursday afternoon, May 9.
According to initial reports, the wreck occurred at 4300 North Main Street. A vehicle was traveling along the northbound lanes of the said street when it collided with another vehicle. Police said that the first car ran a red light, prompting a collision.
The impact of the collision caused the second vehicle to crashed into a parked car on the side of the road. The driver of said car suffered from major injuries and brain injury. She was transported to DeTar Hospital Navarro before being airlifted to Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.
The driver of the first vehicle was identified as Blake Coles, 17, of Victoria. He was cited for failure to stop for a red light.
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.
