[01-06-2022] Bexar County, TX – One Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident While Crossing West Side Highway

According to San Antonio police, one man was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident on a West Side highway on Thursday, January 6, 2022.

The collision occurred around 10:00 p.m. across the eastbound lanes of Loop 410 near Culebra Road.

According to authorities, the man was apparently running across the eastbound lanes of Loop 410 near Culebra Road when he was hit.

The man died before being transported to a hospital.

He has yet to be identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.

According to officers on the scene, neither driver appeared to be intoxicated, and the fatal collision appeared to be an accident.

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5,900 pedestrians were killed in the United States in 2016. In Texas, auto-pedestrian collisions account for nearly one-fifth of all traffic fatalities.

There were 1,211 serious injuries and 731 deaths in pedestrian accidents in 2013, a 9% increase over 2012. In Texas, drivers and pedestrians who fail to yield the right of way and those who refuse to yield are responsible for many traffic accidents.

A 10 percent increase over 2016 was recorded in the death toll of pedestrians in Texas in 2017. Pedestrian accidents in Texas claimed the lives of more than 6,000 people in 2013.

Many pedestrian accidents are caused by people illegally crossing the street, vehicles that fail to yield the right of way, and drivers who are distracted. Depression and alcoholism are often linked.

Bexar County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Pedestrian Crash

Every year, a large number of pedestrians are killed due to insufficient safety measures. With the help of a knowledgeable attorney, the family of a pedestrian killed in a car accident can recover financial compensation.

Relatives of those who were killed due to someone else’s negligence are entitled to financial and emotional compensation, as well as physical pain and suffering. Good car accident lawyers can help you pursue legal action in the event of such accidents.

In this situation, you must retain the services of an experienced attorney. Insurance claims are more likely to be paid out if you have a lawyer working for you on your side.

Our Bexar County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas are always here to help. For many years, we’ve had great results for our clients. Call (888) 398-4017 immediately to speak with one of our knowledgeable and trustworthy attorneys.