69-Year-Old Woman Killed in San Antonio Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 281

San Antonio, Texas (July 19, 2021) – According to the police, one person was killed, and another was injured Sunday afternoon in a wrong-way crash in San Antonio.

The fatal crash happened on July 18, on Highway 281 near Basse Road.

Police said a 69-year-old woman was driving when she made a U-turn and began traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. She then crashed head-on into a Toyota Tundra.

The woman had to be extricated from her car and was taken to University Hospital, where she later died.

The Tundra driver was also taken to University Hospital with minor injuries.

The crash closed a portion of Highway 281 northbound, backing up traffic for several hours.

The police are investigating the crash.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; texting and driving; speeding; fatigue; failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign or private drive; running a red light; and driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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