[12-15-2021] Bexar County, TX – One Person in Critical Condition After Pedestrian Accident on E. Houston Street

One unidentified man was critically injured after a pedestrian crash in front of the SAWS Eastside Operations Center on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

The pedestrian crash happened around 6:30 a.m. at the center of E. Houston Street near E. Commerce Street.

Witnesses told police they saw a man walking in the middle of the dark road when a Chevrolet Tahoe struck him.

The driver immediately came to a halt and attempted to assist the victim. With critical and life-threatening injuries, the man was rushed to the hospital.

The identity of the pedestrian who was injured has not been revealed. No charges have also been filed at the moment. An investigation is currently underway.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

At the very least, the consequences of pedestrian accidents can be life-altering or even fatal.

Pedestrian accidents often result in severe head injuries, including traumatic brain injury, blood clots, and other types of bleeding in the brain.

Walking-related deaths rose by 27% between 2007 and 2016, while other traffic-related deaths fell by 14% during that time.

It was estimated that 6,697 pedestrians were killed in Texas traffic accidents during the year, an increase of 5% from the previous year’s total. Another 1,317 were hospitalized with more serious injuries, bringing the total number of people injured to 3,317.

Five states account for 43 percent of all U.S. pedestrian deaths, despite only having 30 percent of the population, and Texas is one of them. With a pedestrian death rate of 0.93 per 100,000 residents, Texas is the 13th deadliest state in the country.

Bexar County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Injured Victims of Auto-Pedestrian Crash

Accidents on the street, sidewalk, or parking lot can give rise to a variety of legal claims. You must take specific steps to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive compensation for your injuries.

Those who have been seriously injured in a car accident may not be able to work. Injured victims are unable to earn money while they are recovering.

Contact Arash Law Texas if you’ve been involved in a serious car-pedestrian collision. Your compensation claim could be in jeopardy if you sign anything without consulting an attorney first. Legal experts at Arash Law Texas range from car accident lawyers to wrongful-death attorneys.

Our Bexar County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas have decades of experience handling these types of cases. Our clients have received more than $200 million in compensation. Please call us at (888) 398-4017 or email us, and we will get back to you right away.