Three Vehicle Crash in San Antonio Lands Three People in the Hospital and One Person Arrested
A crash at 11:30 pm on May 2nd left three people in the hospital and another arrested. The crash happened near Huebner Road on Loop 1604.
The drivers of the first two vehicles involved in an accident were exchanging information when a third vehicle crashed into them. One individual was left in critical condition while two others were listed as stable.
The driver of the third vehicle was arrested on suspicion of DWI. The investigation is still ongoing.
How To Exchange Information Safely After an Accident
You are legally required to stop and exchange information with any other driver if you are involved in an accident. If you fail to do so, you can face criminal charges.
The consequences are more severe if someone was injured or killed.
Understandably, if you’ve been involved in an accident on a busy roadway or even the highway, it can be quite dangerous to exchange information. So how do you do so safely?
- Check yourself and your passengers for injuries.
- Signal to the other driver and move your car to the shoulder or a safe area if your vehicle functions.
- If your vehicle can’t be moved, the hazard lights should be turned on.
- If you have a flare or traffic warning triangles, set them up.
- Watch for traffic and only get out if it’s safe to do so.
- Check on the occupants of the other car.
- Call the police and emergency services for help.
- Exchange information with the other driver.
- Take the opportunity to gather evidence, like photos of the accident, if you can do so safely.
If you feel like the other driver may be aggressive, it’s perfectly fine to wait until the police arrive to exchange information. You can also wait in your car until they arrive if you worry you may be hit by another vehicle.
Remember, the most important thing when attempting to exchange information is to stay safe.
Your Car Accident Attorney Is Here To Help
If you or a loved one have been involved in a serious car accident, do not hesitate to reach out to the attorneys at the Villalobos Law Firm. Our team is committed to treating our clients like family and providing them with the legal services and care they deserve.
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Source: KSAT
