[11-13-2021] Bexar County, TX – One Person Injured After Hit-and-Run Crash in San Antonio

One unidentified man was injured after a rear-end crash that occurred in San Antonio on Saturday, November 13, 2021.

The accident happened around 11:30 p.m. in the 3600 block of Piedmont Avenue.

Initial investigation shows that the victim driving a Toyota Tacoma was heading south on Interstate 37 when he was struck by a white truck from behind.

The victim lost control due to the impact and went down an embankment, crashing into a power line tower near Piedmont Avenue.

Emergency responders rescued the victim, who sustained two broken legs, and rushed him to a hospital. He was reportedly in stable condition.

Reports show that the white truck was stopped just ahead of the crash, but the driver could not be located even after the police searched the area. The crash remains under investigation.

Hit-and-Run Crash Statistics

Over the last 33 years, the number of pedestrian deaths has increased. But why is that? The reason for this is that pedestrians do not have the same level of protection from road hazards as passengers in private vehicles, putting them at a higher risk of injury.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the federal agency in charge of traffic safety in the United States, 5,900 pedestrians were killed in 2016.

In 2017, there were 447 pedestrian deaths in the United States, with Texas accounting for 10% of them. Pedestrian traffic deaths in Texas increased by 5% in 2019, with 5,975 collisions resulting in 669 deaths.

Texas ranks eighth in the country for hit-and-run accidents, accounting for 8% of all collisions. According to a statement released by the American Automobile Association, the number of hit-and-run fatalities in Texas increased by 60% from 2009 to 2016.

Bexar County Car Accident Lawyer for Victims of Hit-and-Run Crash

An attorney can assist you with a variety of issues, including the emotional effects of the accident on the victims if you are ever involved in a hit-and-run. They may also need to budget for unanticipated medical and transportation costs.

Victims of hit-and-run accidents may have difficulty collecting damages because the driver who hit them fled the scene. They should be aware, however, that even if the hit-and-run driver has not been identified, they may be entitled to compensation.

Our Bexar County car accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are all dedicated to ensuring that our clients receive justice. We will guide them through the legal process and serve as a legal resource during this trying time.

Our priority is winning your case so you don’t have to worry about paying us just to share your situation. To schedule a free consultation with one of our Texas car accident lawyers, call (888) 398-4017.