Driver Suffers Critical Injuries Following North Side Crash, SAPD Reports
Collision occurred near Gold Canyon Road and Redland Road Intersection
The San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) reported a severe accident Friday afternoon that left one driver critically injured. The dangerous collision took place around 4:30 p.m. on the intersection of Gold Canyon Road and Redland Road on the North Side, with a truck crossing the median and colliding with another vehicle.
Details of the Incident
According to the SAPD officers, a silver truck crossed the median unexpectedly for reasons yet unclear and t-boned another vehicle. The impact of the crash was so immense that it caused the second vehicle involved to flip over, before settling down on a nearby sidewalk.
The driver of the silver truck, responsible for the accident, sustained critical injuries and was immediately transported to a local hospital for emergency medical attention. As for the second driver, who’s vehicle flipped over, he fortunately suffered only minimal injuries according to the police report.
Scope of the Investigation
The SAPD has initiated a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident, with traffic investigation experts meticulously inspecting the scene of the accident for any clues or indications that might shed light on what precisely led to the collision.
The condition of the driver who was seriously injured remains critical, and no update is yet available regarding their health status. The ongoing investigation is expected to ascertain if any other factors influenced the accident.
The Aftermath
The road where the accident happened was temporarily closed, causing minor traffic disruptions on the typically busy North Side. It was later reopened to traffic after the completed field analysis by the SAPD. The incident served as a stark reminder to locals about the importance of driving carefully and adhering to traffic regulations.
As an effort to curb the number of such heart-rending accidents, the SAPD has reiterated their commitment to maintaining safer roads and appealed to the public to exercise caution while driving.