Posted on August 23rd, 2010
Four people were killed and three others were injured in a one-vehicle rollover accident last Friday. The 2002 Ford Explorer carrying the seven occupants was heading north on Interstate 37 around 5:55 PM in Atascosa County, south of San Antonio, when the driver lost control and rolled over.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that the 21-year-old male driver, a 4-year-old boy, a 13-year-old girl, and a 28-year-old woman were killed in the crash. An 11-year-old boy, a 9-year-old girl, and a 31-year-old woman suffered serious injuries.
The children were taken to University Hospital in San Antonio, while the woman was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center.
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 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 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 19th, 2010
The San Antonio City Council this week awarded $250,000 to a local area man who was injured in a 2008 reckless driving auto accident involving a San Antonio police officer.
According to the man’s claim, he was forced to undergo several surgeries following the crash, with medical bills totaling $125,000.
The Nov. 28, 2008, accident occurred when the officer named in the claim ran a red light when responding to a shoplifting call. He slammed into the man’s vehicle and careened off, striking and killing another police officer standing nearby.
The officer was indicted on manslaughter and aggravated assault charges last December, and faces up to life in prison.
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.
Posted on April 12th, 2010
Police have determined that the driver in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday was driving under the influence. The accident occurred North of downtown around 1:45 a.m. The 23-year-old woman passenger was thrown through the windshield when the vehicle, driven by a local 36-year-old, spun out of control and hit a utility pole on San Pedro Avenue.
The driver is hospitalized and recovering from serious injuries but has still been charged with intoxicated manslaughter. In a twist of irony, the crash happened later on the day that Mothers Against Drunk Driving, in conjunction with the San Antonio police department, began a large-scale campaign against drunk Fiesta drivers getting behind the wheel.
If you have been the victim of a drunk driver or have been in an auto accident involving drunk driving, contact the San Antonio car accident attorneys of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.
Posted on April 8th, 2010
A pickup truck carrying a 61-year-old man and his 45-year-old woman passenger was struck by a dump truck while attempting to turn left off the highway. Both were thrown through the windshield of the pickup truck. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene while the man was rushed to University Hospital by air.
The driver of the dump truck admitted to failing to see the pickup truck stop to turn, and sustained no injuries. The collision caused the pickup truck to cross the highway median into oncoming traffic where it collided with a vehicle driven by a 19-year-old male. The 19-year-old was also transported to University Hospital. A 32-year-old man following behind the 19-year-old was also involved in the accident when he crashed into the pileup. Neither he nor his 4-year-old daughter were injured.
According to Bulverde Police Chief Joe Hamilton, the investigation is continuing and no charges have been filed.
If you have been involved in an auto accident or been the victim of a negligent driver, contact the San Antonio car accident attorneys of Stouwie & Mayo at 210-999-9999.
