San Antonio, TX - Motorcyclist Killed in Crash on Potranco Rd

San Antonio, TX (April 6, 2024) - A motorcyclist was killed and another driver was hurt following a collision in the San Antonio area on Thursday, April 4. The accident was reported at the 8300 block of Potranco Road that evening around 7:15 p.m. Local reports revealed that a 21-year-old motorcyclist was traveling down the roadway when he collided with a motor vehicle living a nearby apartment complex. 

Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to render aid to the involved parties. The rider, later identified as Yonathan Pubillones, was killed in the impact. The 37-year-old driver of the other car was also hurt in the collision. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. No further information on the accident is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery. 

Deadly Motorcycle Crashes in Texas

You are putting yourself in a very dangerous situation when you ride a motorcycle. Many motorists neglect to look for motorcycle riders, potentially causing life-changing crashes in the process. According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were 2,422 motorcycle accidents that resulted in injuries and 562 fatalities in the state in 2022. More than half of these crashes involved other vehicles. According to statistics, about 45 percent of motorcycle riders who died in crashes in 2021 were not wearing helmets at the time of the incident, significantly raising their probability of dying in the crash. If someone close to you is killed in a motorcycle crash, you may be able to pursue a wrongful death claim with the help of a trained lawyer. 

Managing the aftermath of a fatal motorcycle accident is never easy. A careless driver's actions can take someone away before their time, and rebuilding your life after a fatal accident can be challenging. Families often choose not to file a lawsuit while they deal with the death of a family member, but this could hurt your case. The longer you wait to seek legal action, the harder it will be to win your case, and you risk losing important evidence. This is why you need to act quickly when pursuing justice. With so much on the line, you need to work closely with a qualified lawyer who is ready to protect your legal rights. 

The legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help you if someone close to you is unfairly killed in a serious motorcycle accident. Our San Antonio motorcycle crash lawyers are here to answer any questions you may have about your ability to pursue a claim during a free consultation. If you want to discuss your situation with a trained lawyer, give us a call today at 214-651-6100 and get started on your wrongful death claim.