[07-30-2021] Bexar County, TX – Distracted Driver Injures One Person in San Antonio

One person was seriously hurt after getting involved in a two-vehicle collision with a distracted driver in San Antonio on early Friday morning, July 30.

The major collision occurred at the intersection of Navarro Street and East Houston Street in San Antonio at approximately 3:00 a.m. A pickup truck reportedly ran a red light at the intersection and crashed into another vehicle before striking a light pole.

A passenger in the pickup truck sustained serious injuries from the mishap. They were immediately taken to an area hospital for treatment. Authorities later determined that the pickup truck driver was distracted at the time of the accident. He was looking at his phone while driving, which caused him to run a red light.

It was also later confirmed that both of the drivers were under the influence at the time of the collision. The Toyota driver was charged with “Intoxication Assault,” while the Ford driver was charged with “Driving While Impaired.” Local authorities are further investigating the accident.

Distracted Driving Statistics

Distracted driving has quickly become one of the most serious public health risks facing road users across the United States. While texting and driving are a major cause of distraction, it is not the only risky behavior that leads to road deaths. Drivers can also be distracted by navigation programs, built-in entertainment systems, food and drink, pets, children, and many other things.

According to the National Highway Safety Association, in 2018, distraction-affected crashes accounted for 8% of fatal crashes, 15% of injury crashes, and 14% of all police-reported motor vehicle traffic crashes. Meanwhile, approximately 400,000 people were injured, and 2,841 people were killed due to distracted driving-related crashes.

A lot of things can cause drivers to be distracted. It could be children in the back seat, emotions that get the best of a driver or even driving past a disabled vehicle. Multi-tasking to the point of task-saturation while behind the wheel is a severe form of driver negligence.

Bexar County Personal Injury Attorney for Victims of Distracted Driving Accidents

It is already a universal rule for drivers to keep their attention on the road at all times. Unfortunately, distracted driving has become a problem over the years with the rise of technological devices such as cellphones and GPS guides.

It can be quite overwhelming to navigate the road while multi-tasking. This is why drivers are highly discouraged to do other activities while driving and keep distractions at a minimum. However, distracted driving accidents still occur every day across the country.

If you have been injured because of a distracted driver, you have the legal right to seek compensation for the damages you’ve accrued from the accident. Medical bills can quickly mount up if you are injured in an accident. The last thing you want to do is deal with legal issues to be compensated for your injury.

At Arash Law, we are dedicated to investigating your injury claim and assisting you throughout the legal process. Our personal injury attorneys will assist you in understanding your options for obtaining full financial recovery.

Fortunately, you can retain the services of a Texas injury attorney to handle your legal matters on your behalf, allowing you to focus on your recovery. Call (888) 398-4017 to receive a free consultation with our Texas car accident attorneys today.