Fiery Crash with 18-Wheeler Leaves One Dead in San Antonio
San Antonio authorities are investigating a violent collision that resulted in one death Friday morning.
San Antonio Crash Results in Vehicle Fire, Closes Lanes of Loop 410
According to KSAT, the fatal crash occurred on SW Loop 410 near Medina Base Road.
Witnesses say a car traveling southbound on the highway crossed a barrier and entered the northbound lanes. The car then slammed into the back axle of an 18-wheeler and burst into flames.
SAPD Sgt. Michael Moore stated the force of the initial impact was so great it caused the car to slip into two parts. Due to the damage suffered by the car, police were not able to immediately identify its make and model.
The driver of the 18-wheeler remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Witnesses in the area said accidents are common along that stretch of roadway with one witness citing multiple close calls with drivers who seemed to be distracted.
Truck Accident Statistics
The following information was provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA);
- In 2022, 5,936 people were killed in traffic crashes involving large trucks in the United States. This marked a 2% increase from the 5,821 deaths reported in 2021.
- 70% of people killed in truck accidents were occupants of other vehicles. 11% were nonoccupants, including pedestrians and bicyclists.
- 76% of fatal truck crashes occurred on weekdays between 6:00 am Monday and 5:59 pm Friday.
- It is estimated that an additional 160,608 people were injured in crashes involving large trucks in 2022.
- Texas led the nation with 6,340 fatal crashes followed by California with 6,214 and Florida with 5,208.
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