In a troubling incident on Interstate 35 in San Antonio, a devastating crash involving an SUV left six children critically injured. The incident, which took place around 7 p.m. on Sunday, raises serious concerns about vehicle safety and the importance of seatbelt use.
According to reports from local police, there were a total of seven children and two adults inside the SUV at the time of the crash. Alarmingly, only one child was wearing a seatbelt. The other six children, aged between 2 and 11 years, were ejected from the vehicle during the accident.
Officer Nicholas Soliz of the San Antonio Police Department emphasized the critical role that seatbelts play in ensuring safety, stating, “I can’t stress it enough. In this situation, I think if those children were wearing a seatbelt, I don’t think they would be ejected.”
Preliminary reports indicate that the driver of the SUV will face charges of child endangerment. However, investigators have not yet revealed the identity of the driver. This ongoing investigation aims to determine the exact circumstances that led to the crash, which occurred after a tire blowout caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle and collide with a tree.
In light of this incident, the American Automobile Association (AAA) reminds drivers of the importance of regular vehicle maintenance. They recommend conducting monthly inspections of tires, checking for proper inflation, tread wear, and balancing after new tire installations. Proper vehicle upkeep could prevent mechanical failures that lead to dangerous outcomes.
This tragic event serves as a stark reminder of the *critical importance* of safety measures such as wearing seatbelts, especially for children. Authorities continue to investigate the crash, with the hope that future incidents can be avoided through increased awareness and adherence to safety protocols.
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