A Driver Lost Control and Crashed Into the Side of a House
A man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a home in San Antonio. The accident happened on Sunday, March 12, at around midnight.
The House Crash
On March 12, at around midnight, San Antonio police and firefighters responded to a crash at the 300 block of Drury Lane near Mango Avenue.
According to police, a man was driving south on Mango Avenue when he lost control of his SUV and ran into the side of a home. The SUV went through the bedroom of a 12-year-old who was in the room at the time of the crash.
The SUV driver fled the scene after the crash but was later found by authorities. He is being charged with a failure to stop and give information, in addition to several other charges. Police have confirmed that the driver of the SUV was not drunk at the time of the crash.
First responders evaluated the 12-year-old girl at the scene and found she only had minor physical injuries. First responders did say that she was dealing with fear and psychological trauma following the accident.
No one was taken to the hospital after the crash.
The police are currently conducting an investigation.
The Common Reasons a Driver Loses Control of Their Vehicle
Your vehicle is a powerful machine. As a driver, you are responsible for maintaining control of your car to get safely from point A to point B.
Unfortunately, for many reasons, drivers don’t always have control of their vehicles, which can lead to a severe or even fatal crash. While every situation is different, there are some common reasons for a driver to lose control of their vehicle:
- Speeding
- Mechanical issues
- Dangerous weather conditions
- Road hazards
- Drowsy driving
- Drunk driving
- Aggressive driving
- Distracted driving
Although some of these causes are unavoidable, most of them are the result of driver negligence. Even in hazardous weather conditions, you must stay attentive and cautious to keep control of your vehicle. To avoid a mechanical failure on the road, keeping up with your regular vehicle maintenance is important.
Don’t let distractions and drowsiness get in the way of your driving. If you’re ever feeling unsure about getting behind the wheel, stay home or arrange for another form of transportation.
If you’ve been injured because of another driver’s negligence, reach out to the Villalobos Law Firm to get started on your legal claim.
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Source: Kens5
