Authorities say a driver was killed in an 18-wheeler accident in southwest Bexar County on Thursday afternoon, January 13, 2022.
The fatal two-vehicle crash happened at about 1:15 p.m. at Loop 1604 and F.M. 143.
According to Bexar County Sheriff’s Office officials, the driver of an 18-wheeler dump truck was driving westbound on Loop 1604 when a Lexus pulled out into the intersection at F.M. 143.
The Lexus was hit by an 18-wheeler, which pinned it to a light pole. The driver was killed on the spot.
There is no word on the other driver’s condition.
While crews work to clear the accident, Loop 1604 at Macdona Lacoste is closed. Both Highway 90 and Loop 1604 are closed as well.
Local authorities are still investigating the crash.
Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash Statistics
The number of people killed or injured in car accidents in the United States has been increasing for some time. More than 38,000 people were killed in car accidents in the United States during the year 2010, according to the National Safety Council (NSC).
Car accidents are the cause of a large number of fatalities and serious injuries in Texas. Every twenty-one minutes in Texas, a person is killed or injured in a car accident.
In Texas, there were 1.50 fatalities for every 100 million miles driven. An 18.94 percent increase over the previous year’s figure of 1.26.
In Texas, there has been an increase in the number of fatalities and injuries caused by automobiles. In 2020, there were 3,623 deaths, an increase of 7.54 percent over 2019.
In 2020, car accidents caused the death or serious injury of 14,000 Texans.
Bexar County Car Accident Lawyers for Victims of Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash
Every year, car accidents injure or kill approximately 4.5 million people in the United States. Relatives of those who died in a car accident may struggle to comprehend the magnitude of their loss.
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If you find yourself in a similar situation, an attorney can assist you in obtaining compensation.
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