According to the San Antonio Police Department, a 50-year-old wrong-way driver was critically injured after colliding into another vehicle on Wurzbach Parkway and Wetmore road on Saturday, last October 23.
According to initial reports, the accident transpired at approximately 3:00 a.m. on Wurzbach Parkway and Wetmore Road.
Initial findings show that a driver traveling eastbound in the westbound lanes of Wurzbach and eventually crashed at the intersection despite police efforts to stop him.
The other driver was reportedly in stable condition and was able to get out of his car. The wrong-way driver had to be freed from his vehicle then rushed to a local hospital.
Local authorities say the wrong-way driver was using a stolen vehicle. He was charged with unauthorized use of a motor vehicle which could potentially escalate. The crash remains under investigation.
Two-Vehicle Collision Statistics
The number of fatalities and injuries caused by automobile accidents in the United States has risen dramatically over the decades. According to the National Safety Council, approximately 38,000 people were killed in motor vehicle accidents in the United States in 2019. (NSC).
Accidents account for the majority of fatalities and injuries in Texas, and many of these are car accidents. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, one person is killed in a car accident every hour and twenty-one minutes, and one person is injured every minute and four seconds.
In just one year, over 12,000 serious car crash injuries were reported in Texas, with approximately 15,000 individuals suffering from severe injuries. Numerous factors contribute to this type of traffic accident, including drunken drivers, distracted drivers, speeders, and general disregard for traffic regulations.
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