San Antonio authorities are examining a rough crash that brought about one demise Friday morning. San Antonio Crash Results in Vehicle Fire, Closes Paths of Circle 410 As indicated by KSAT, the lethal accident happened on SW Circle 410 close to Medina Base Street.
Witnesses say a vehicle voyaging southward on the parkway crossed a hindrance and entered the northward paths. The vehicle then rammed into the back pivot of a 18-wheeler and burst into blazes. SAPD Sgt. Michael Moore expressed the power of the underlying effect was so incredible it made the vehicle slip into two sections. Because of the harm endured by the vehicle, police couldn’t promptly distinguish its make and model.
The driver of the 18-wheeler stayed at the scene and helped out authorities. The reason for the accident stays being scrutinized. Observers in the space said mishaps are normal along that stretch of street with one observer referring to various near fiascoes with drivers who appeared to be occupied.
Truck Mishap Measurements
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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