Posted on August 20th, 2010
A major accident in San Antonio left one man injured and caused him to be airlifted to the University Hospital.
The accident occurred just before 1 a.m. when the man was driving east on Interstate 410 and lost control of his vehicle for unknown reasons. His pickup truck then went in between two bridges, which cause his car to be throw into the air.
The vehicle was airborne for 116 feet before striking the median and then a retaining wall before finally coming to a stop. The extent of his injuries are unknown at this point and the investigation is still underway.
Car accidents can cause serious injury and change the lives of all people involved, our thoughts are with the friends and family of the victim.
Posted on July 21st, 2010
22-year-old Victor Garza was hit by an SUV as he was walking down the interstate center near Boerne. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. 65-year-old Michael Gilbert drove the Ford Excursion that hit Garza. He and his passenger, 55-year-old Jose Cisneros, were both taken to the hospital and were released after treatment.
According to the Boerne Star, “At the same time deputies were dispatched to the scene of the rollover accident, they were alerted that a man wearing dark clothing had been seen walking in the middle of the highway in that area, Chief Deputy Matt King said.” Gilbert told officers he swerved to avoid hitting Garza and flipped his SUV. The Department of Public Safety Report indicated that, “the driver had taken evasive action,” according to the Boerne Star.
Posted on July 14th, 2010
Authorities report that a 22-year-old member of the United States Army was driving the wrong way on Highway 90 last night near South Zarzamora. Several vehicles were able to dodge the wrong-way vehicle. KENS5 reports, “However, he reportedly smashed into a Dodge Nitro sports utility vehicle.” That vehicle carried 38-year-old Juan Urrutia. He was killed on the scene. The driver of the Dodge was injured as well.
Police report that the Army man also hit another vehicle. It’s passengers were taken to the hospital with injuries.
According to KENS5, “the soldier was taken to University Hospital to undergo a mandatory blood draw. It’s required in death or injury accidents where alcohol is suspected.” The suspect is expected to be charged with intoxication manslaughter and assault.
The road can be a dangerous place, especially when alcohol is involved. If you or someone you know has been injured as the result of a drunk driver, contact the San Antonio Drunk Driving Injury Lawyers at Stouwie & Mayo by dialing 210-999-9999.
Posted on June 23rd, 2010
Two people died and multiple kids were injured in a multiple-vehicle accident Friday. According to police reports, the accident occurred near Lone Star Pass in San Antonio.
A car was waiting at a stoplight when a tractor trailer crashed into another vehicle. The other vehicle rolled over several times before hitting the stopped car. When medical officials arrived to the scene of the car accident, the injured parties were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Posted on June 14th, 2010
A San Antonio man was killed in a car accident Sunday. According to police reports, the accident occurred on Loop 410 near Nacogdoches Road in San Antonio.
The man’s car apparently crashed against a tree. The accident may have been caused by an initial accident in which two other cars collided. When medical officials arrived at the scene of the auto accident, both the driver and passenger were taken to nearby Northeast Baptist Hospital, where the man was pronounced dead.
Posted on June 10th, 2010
A new study suggests that teenager car accidents are more likely if school start times are earlier. According to the research by the Eastern Virginia Medical School, the accidents are likely caused by sleep-deprived teenagers.
While the study does not prove that early start times lead to more car accidents, it shows a correlation between early risers and car accidents. Other similar research backs up the conclusion of the recent research. Other studies have offered circumstantial and biological evidence explaining the link.
If you or anyone you know has been involved in an early morning car accident, contact the San Antonio car accident attorneys of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.
Posted on June 7th, 2010
A San Antonio man was killed in a car accident last weekend. According to police reports, accident occurred on West Commerce Street in San Antonio.
One car apparently was speeding and hit the car driven by the victim. The driver of the speeding car fled from the scene. When medical officials arrived to the scene of the car accident, the man was taken to a nearby hospital, but he was pronounced dead on the way to the hospital.
Posted on June 3rd, 2010
A new state law for child safety in cars went into effect June 1. According to the law, all children younger than eight or shorter than 4’9″ must be secured in a safety seat or booster seat.
For parents who violate the law, they could face a fine of $250. The law was intended to improve child safety in vehicles, which are equipped with seat belts better suited for adults.
If your child has been injured in a car accident, contact the San Antonio car accident attorneys of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.
Posted on May 20th, 2010
According to police, reckless driving – specifically speeding - is to blame for the death of a passenger in a single-vehicle accident on Thursday morning.
The accident occurred at 3 a.m. on Highway 90 west at loop 410.
Witnesses to the crash told police that the driver of the car was traveling at a very high rate of speed when the car swerved. The suvsequent rollover killed a female passenger in the car.
The driver of the car was critically injured and taken to Wilford Hall hospital.
Posted on May 4th, 2010
According to San Antonio police, one of their officers is recovering from a crash that occurred last Monday night on Loop 410 on the West Side.
The accident happened as the officer was heading eastbound on the Loop 410 access road between Culebra and Ingram. The officer says that he crashed into a woman’s car after she cut him off abruptly, giving him inadequate time to slow down.
Both the officer and woman sustained minor injuries and were taken to the hospital.
As of now it is unknown whether or not the officer was subjected to field tests for sobriety. Chief of Police Bill McManus’ new policy that all officers involved in road accidents be tested for drugs and alcohol is only a month old.
If you or someone you know have been injured in a drunk driving accident, contact the San Antonio drunk driving accident attorneys of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.
