San Antonio, TX (June 8, 2022) – One man lost his life as a result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday morning in the San Antonio area. At around 12:30 a.m., on June 7, emergency crews were notified that their assistance was needed on-site at a crash on Portanco Road.
Reports from the San Antonio police show that a man was crossing the street near the entrance of a subdivision near Potranco Road and Sundance Crest. At the same time, A Jeep traveled through the area. The driver of the Jeep swerved to avoid striking the man. As a result, his vehicle went up onto the curb and into a grassy area. The Jeep then struck the center median and flipped over. The vehicle then came to rest on the shoulder of the roadway.
A bicyclist suffered fatal injuries as a result of the accident. The Jeep driver was transported to a local hospital for the treatment of injuries.
At this time, the incident remains under investigation by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Our thoughts are with the victim who was hurt in this accident. We hope for their full recovery.
We would like to offer our warmest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Fatal Car Accidents in Texas
Motor vehicle accidents take the lives of thousands of people across our state every year. There are many cases where people lose their lives in accidents due to the negligence of others. When drivers are impaired by drugs or alcohol, distracted by their cell phones and other objects, or engaging in other reckless actions were operating their vehicles, they place the lives of others sharing the road at risk.
Unfortunately, these and other acts of negligence are the cause of countless accidents in our state. We continue to see various types of accidents negatively affect the lives of people sharing the roads. Some of the most common types of accidents reported in our state include:
- head-on collisions
- rear-end crashes
- sideswipe accidents
- rollover crashes
- multivehicle collisions
- T-bone accidents or broadside crashes
if you have lost a loved one as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you may have legal options available to help you move forward. Reaching out to a wrongful death lawyer in San Antonio can provide you with the best chances of getting justice.
The San Antonio personal injury lawyers at Wyatt Law Firm have decades of experience fighting to protect the legal rights of families who have lost loved ones. Our lawyers can help you secure the maximum amount of compensation available to cover the damages that your family faces moving forward. Our lawyers will remain by your side every step of the way to ensure you are able to get justice. Contact our Texas personal injury law firm at 210-340-5550 to get started on your case.
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