1 Injured in Solo-Vehicle Collision on Zapata Highway [Laredo, TX]

Laredo, TX (June 9, 2023) – On Wednesday evening, at least a person sustained injuries following a solo-vehicle collision on Zapata Highway.

The traffic accident happened at about 7:30 p.m. near San Rio Boulevard.

Police said a driver of a 2011 Ford Mustang lost control of the vehicle and crashed.

There are four people occupying the vehicle during the accident and one of them was thrown out.

Luckily, nobody suffered life threatening injuries.

In the meantime, the Laredo Police Department’s Crash Team is investigating the  crash near San Rio Boulevard.

Avoiding Auto Accidents

Officials are advising to always drive defensively to avoid getting into accidents and maintaining your safety on the road.

There are multiple ways of keeping yourself safe on the road. But there are key concepts to keep in mind to ensure you are helping yourself and your community.

First, avoid distractions while driving (i.e. Using your mobile phones). Next, is avoid drinking and driving, a high percentage of accidents due to DUI.

Then, wear your seat belts. Lastly, keep your speed at the minimum level and ensure you are not exceeding the speed limit. There are more safety tips, these are just simple things you can always remember to ensure your safety on the road.

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Know Who Can Help

Roadways, while scrupulously created and mapped for efficient travel, are one of the most dangerous settings. It is crucial that everyone remain calm in order to properly handle the immediate aftermath of an automobile collision.

Mark Sweet, an award winning attorney who has handled many auto accidents, wants to let those who are injured know that it is important to have an independent investigation to better protect your rights.  Hiring the right firm, who has the resources to spend, can make all the difference between getting justice for a client.

We at Sweet Lawyers have over 40 years of legal expertise. Our expert lawyers have handled different cases of road and pedestrian accidents. We may call us at (800) 674 7852. Or you can visit our website at Sweetlaw.com and check out the other ways we can help you and toreach us.