Three Hospitalized After San Antonio 18-Wheeler Crash on Palo Alto Road and Mission Gate

San Antonio, Texas (August 10, 2020) – Three people were injured Sunday night in an 18-wheeler crash in San Antonio’s South Side, according to police.

The crash happened at about 10:00 p.m., August 9, at the intersection of Palo Alto Road and Mission Gate.

Police said a car was traveling on Mission Gate when it attempted to cross Palo Alto Road and was T-boned by an 18-wheeler.

Two people in the car were taken to the hospital for treatment. The car driver had major injuries.

The big rig driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

The crash remains under investigation.

We hope the injured victims recover quickly.

Commercial trucks are known to cause over 90% of accidents in Houston. These truck drivers must understand that their actions majorly contribute to most of the accidents on the roads. It is also important for others on the same roads with truck drivers to understand that maximum precaution should be taken while driving near trucks. While small mistakes like ignoring the turn signal prior to turning may cause accidents, major causes of these accidents are rooted in other factors like exhaustion on the part of truck drivers. If the reasons for the crash are anchored to the failure of following the right turn or driving at a speed that is not legally recommended, a personal injury lawyer will be useful in such scenarios. 

If you have been injured in an accident with a huge truck, it is advisable to get a lawyer who will facilitate the process of compensation.

Our attorneys at  Joel A. Gordon & Associates will fight for you.

To speak with an attorney Click to call: 281-943-5555.