San Antonio, TX - Woman Hurt in Pedestrian Crash at Pine St & I-37

San Antonio, TX (April 21, 2024) - A woman is believed to have been hurt after being hit by a motor vehicle in a crash in the San Antonio area on Saturday, April 20, The accident was reported near the Pine Street and Interstate 37 interchange early that morning around 3:10 a.m. Emergency crews were dispatched after being notified of a person lying on the roadway. 

When emergency units arrived, they found an injured woman lying on the ground near a parked vehicle. It is currently unknown if this is the vehicle that hit the injured party. The crash victim was transported to a local hospital in serious condition. No updates on her condition are currently available at this time. No further information on the accident has been provided. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.

Pedestrian Accidents in Texas

In the United States, careless or irresponsible driving results in the injuries of around 1,000 pedestrians every day. These injuries can sometimes be minor, but they can easily be fatal. No matter how severe the injuries from a pedestrian collision may be, the driver is usually at fault. Traffic-related crashes frequently result in significant injury to pedestrians. Actually, research indicates that every five minutes, an innocent bystander is hurt in a collision. Up until now, traffic accidents have claimed the lives of around 6,000 pedestrians. Statistics show that children are the most innocent victims of pedestrian accidents. Young children under the age of four are more vulnerable to injury when hit by moving vehicles. They tragically account for about half of pedestrian fatalities and are typically invisible to automobiles.

As a pedestrian, you have a right to use the road just like anyone else. Unfortunately, many drivers fail to look out for those traveling on foot, and pedestrian accidents are known to result in life-changing injuries and other damages that can make life extremely difficult. There is a lot on the line after a pedestrian crash, and victims are at risk of suffering from life-threatening injuries. That is why it is even more important that you are able to get the full recovery that you are owed. 

If you or someone close to you is hurt as a pedestrian, you need to be ready to fight for your legal rights. This often involves working closely with an experienced San Antonio pedestrian accident lawyer. You need someone on your side who is fighting for your legal rights. The trained legal team Rasansky Law Firm has a proven track record of helping injured pedestrians pursue successful personal injury claims, and we are ready to fight for you. If you have any questions, we can answer them during a free consultation. You can reach our offices today at 214-651-6100 to discuss your case with a caring legal team to get back on the path to a full recovery.