Teen Critically Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Hamilton Avenue and Buena Vista Street in San Antonio
San Antonio, TX. (August 30, 2021)- One person was injured in a two-vehicle crash on August 28, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. The accident occurred just after 1:00 a.m. at the Hamilton Avenue and Buena Vista Street intersection. Police reported that the driver of a Chevrolet Tahoe ran the red light and struck a pickup truck occupied by the victim. The teenage victim was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Tahoe fled the scene on foot. No further details have been provided at this time. The crash remains under investigation.
Our thoughts our with the injured victim and their family at this time. We wish them a full and speedy recovery.
Hit-and-Run Accidents in Texas
According to recent studies, within a 10-year time span, nearly 700,000 hit-and-run accidents occurred every year throughout the country. Unfortunately, when hit-and-run accidents occur at night, drivers are usually under the influence, in stolen vehicles, in unregistered vehicles, or have just committed a crime and fear being caught by authorities. Drivers may also have an expired license at the time of the accident as well.
Regardless of the reasoning behind fleeing the scene of an accident, drivers should be held financially responsible for all damages and losses, especially if they were at fault. At Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers, we help families file wrongful death lawsuits against negligent drivers after losing loved ones in hit-and-run accidents. If you would like a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys, call us today at (214) 777-7777 . We understand that no amount of compensation can replace the life of a loved one, but we still like to help families alleviate the financial burdens of post-accident expenses.
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