Frightening Bus Crash on Interstate 35 Results in Injury [San Antonio, TX]

San Antonio, TX (April 14, 2024) On Friday evening, a horrific bus crash on Interstate 35 led to a 26-year-old woman getting seriously hurt.

According to San Antonio police, the multi-vehicle collision happened at about 10:30 p.m. in the northbound lanes of Interstate 35 near Southcross Boulevard.

Reports say that a Toyota Matrix crashed into the center median on the northbound lanes of the highway. Ultimately, the Toyota ended up in the middle lane, and the male driver of the Toyota exited his vehicle and fled the scene.

Meanwhile, a bus in the middle lane attempted to avoid hitting the Toyota, however, the bus instead struck a Chevrolet Silverado and a Toyota Corolla.

Officials say that the Chevy crashed into the right wall and rolled onto its side. A 26-year-old woman on the truck suffered serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.

Additionally, the bus had 26 passengers, luckily, none were hurt due to the crash.

SAPD later found the suspect driver and arrested the man on charges of intoxication assault and failure to stop and render aid resulting in serious bodily injury.

Pay attention to your surroundings whenever driving. Abiding by all the driving laws and following all the road signs are simple ways to avoid traffic accidents. Everyone is responsible for keeping the road safe, so watching for those on the road with you is important.

Additionally, defensive driving plays a big role in ensuring the safety of both you and the other motorists and pedestrians on the road.

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What To Do Following the Frightening Bus Crash on Interstate 35?

Despite their scrupulous creation and mapping for efficient travel, highways are among the most dangerous places on earth. Consequently, everyone must remain calm to handle the situation effectively after a collision.

In fact, on the AAA Foundation website, Chief Executive Officer Peter Kissinger repeatedly labeled the epidemic of motor vehicle-related accidents a “public health crisis.”

The following are things we should remember if we are involved in an accident:

• Before anything else, seek medical attention if you or someone with you has been hurt.
• Get to a safe place to prevent further damage or injury.
• Collect as much information as possible, including insurance and contact information for people involved in the accident and pictures/videos of vehicles involved. Also, do not forget to document faults and whatever can be used as evidence.
• File a police report or incident report by calling 911.
• Hire an experienced personal injury attorney from Sweet Lawyers.

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