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Driver that Struck and Killed Toddler in San Antonio Dies in Hospital

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST

October 4, 2011 - San Antonio, Texas - A man who struck and fatally injured a toddler while driving in a parking lot on Wednesday morning, September 28, died later that evening.

KXAN reports that the toddler was hit in the parking lot of a military hospital. The man was driving through the parking lot when he hit the 17-month-old while it was in a stroller being pushed by its mother. The man's vehicle then crashed into an SUV and a building.

The toddler was confirmed dead on the scene. The man, an 86-year-old retired Army colonel, was pronounced dead at San Antonio Military Medical Center Wednesday evening.

It's so far unclear if the man died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident or of a pre-existing illness. The pre-existing illness may have been the cause of the morning accident.

Officials are waiting for autopsy results. The accident is under ongoing investigation by authorities in San Antonio.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

If you have been named in this blog or you are the victim's family member or friend and would like the blog removed from our website, please feel free to contact us and we will promptly accommodate your request.

Motorcyclist Killed in Accident in North Austin

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

September 30, 2011 - Austin, Texas - A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed on Thursday, September 29, when his bike veered into the opposite lanes of traffic and crashed.

According to a news story on KVUE, the accident occurred at about 2 a.m. on Metric Boulevard, near Cedar Bend Drive. The motorcycle was travelling northbound on the road when the biker lost control, causing the motorcycle to veer into the southbound lanes of traffic. The motorcycle then crashed in the roadway.

The motorcyclist was fatally injured in the accident and was declared dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been publically released.

Reports indicate that the man was wearing a helmet when the accident happened. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to have played a role in this crash.

No other persons or vehicles were involved in the crash. Investigations are in progress by Austin Police.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Woman Dies When Hit by Truck in Austin

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

September 27, 2011 - Austin, Texas - A woman was killed when she was hit by a truck in Austin on Friday afternoon, September 23.

KXAN reports that the accident happened at about 1 p.m. on Interstate Highway 35 South. It appears that the woman was attempting to walk across the interstate at the time of the accident. She was then hit by a truck travelling in the southbound lanes, near Slaughter Lane.

The woman was rushed to University Medical Center Brackenridge with critical injuries immediately following the accident. She was later pronounced dead in the hospital.

The truck driver stopped after hitting the woman and remained at the scene.

The identities of the victim and/or the truck driver have not yet been released to the public.

There is no word on whether or not charges will be filed in connection with this accident.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

2 Injured, Another Dead in Austin Wrong-Way Crash

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

September 23, 2011 - Austin, Texas - A person was killed and 2 more were injured in a wrong-way crash that happened on Thursday, September 22.

A news story from KVUE reports that the accident occurred at about 4 a.m. on Ben White Boulevard. According to police, a Honda Accord turned in the wrong direction onto the Boulevard and then drove at least 2 miles until it collided head on with a Tombstone Pizza truck. The pizza truck then caught fire.

A passenger in the Accord was thrown from the vehicle and landed on the pavement. The passenger was declared dead at the scene.

The driver of the Accord was trapped in the vehicle following the accident. Officials had to use the Jaws of Life to free her. The woman was rushed to University Medical Center Brackenridge to be treated for serious injuries.

The driver of the pizza truck received minor injuries in the accident.

The westbound lanes of Ben White Boulevard were shut down for several hours as investigators and emergency personnel worked at the scene.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Austin Motorcycle Accident Seriously Injures Rider

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

September 20, 2011 - Austin, Texas - A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident on Saturday morning, September 17.

According to a news story on KVUE, the accident happened at about 3 a.m. on Interstate 35, close to Howard Lane. The motorcycle crashed in the lanes running north on the interstate. Whether or not other vehicles were associated in the accident is unclear at this time.

The driver of the motorcycle was injured in the accident. The injured motorcyclist had to be taken to University Medical Center Brakenridge immediately following the accident. The motorcyclist's injuries are said to be serious.

The identities of the motorcyclist and/or anyone else that may have also been in the accident have not been publically released.

So far no further injuries have been reported in connection with this accident. The root of the accident remains unknown as the accident is still under continuous investigation by Austin Police.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Teen Struck by Car, Killed in San Antonio

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

September 16, 2011 - San Antonio, Texas - A teen was fatally injured when a car crashed into her on Wednesday, September 14.

San Antonio Express-News reports that the accident occurred just after 11 p.m. on U.S. 90, near SW 36th Street. Erika Delgado, 18, was running along the highway going south to north, when she attempted to cross the intersection of the 2 streets and was struck by an eastbound SUV.

The woman was transported to University Hospital immediately following the accident. She was pronounced dead in the hospital around midnight, according to reports from the medical examiner's office.

The 2 people who were in the SUV were not injured in the accident. Both people said that they did not see the woman until it was too late.

Authorities said that the driver of the SUV will not be charged in connection with this accident. It is believed that the driver was also not speeding at the time of the accident.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Man Hospitalized after Roll-Over Accident in New Braunfels

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

September 15, 2011 - New Braunfels, Texas - A person was injured Saturday, September 10, when his vehicle overturned in New Braunfels.

A news story from KGNB reported that the accident happened at about 10 p.m. in the 3600 block of FM 306. A man was driving his vehicle on the roadway when he lost control, resulting in the vehicle to overturn.

The vehicle crashed to a stop against a fence and landed upside down. The man was trapped in the vehicle when emergency response crews arrived on the scene.

EMS crews were able to free the man from the vehicle and had to drive him a short distance to Hoffman Lane Elementary School, where Airlife could land to pick up him up. He was then flown to University Hospital in San Antonio. Reports indicate that his injuries are said to be serious.

The identity of the victim has not yet been publically released.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Williamson Single-Vehicle Car Crash Kills Teenager and Injures 3 More

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

September 12, 2011 - Williamson County, Texas - A teenager was killed and 3 more were injured in a single-vehicle car accident on Thursday, September 8.

KVUE reports that the accident occurred at about 5 p.m. on County Road 245 near Florence. A vehicle driven by Alejandro Ramirez, 18, was travelling on the roadway when Ramirez overcorrected and lost control, causing the vehicle to flip.

One of the passengers in the vehicle, Carlos Salas, 15, was killed in the accident. Salas was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ramirez and 2 other teenage passengers were injured in the crash. All 3 victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Officials said that the 3 teens were in stable condition as of Friday, September 9.

There has been no word on whether or not charges will be filed in connection with this accident. The accident remains under investigation by officials with the Williamson County Police Department, the Florence Police Department, and DPS.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident in Sealy

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

September 9, 2011 - Sealy, Texas - A man was fatally injured Sunday, September 4, in a motorcycle accident in Sealy.

The Sealy News reports that the accident happened shortly before 6 p.m. on Interstate 10, near the 716 mile marker. William Edward Holster, 41, was riding his 2005 Yamaha motorcycle on the interstate when he lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash.

Holster was thrown from the motorcycle during the accident. He was killed in the crash and confirmed dead, by Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace Dennis King, at the scene.

The motorcycle was reported to be the only vehicle related in this accident and there were no other passengers on it at the time of the crash. No other injuries or fatalities have been indicated.

The accident remains under investigation by the Sealy Police Department.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Austin Multi-Vehicle Car Accident Ends in 2 Fatalities

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

September 8, 2011 - Austin, Texas - Several vehicles were involved in an accident that left 2 people dead Tuesday, September 6.

KVUE reports that the accident happened at about 2 a.m. on MoPac, in Austin. Russell Roberson, 21, was driving his motorcycle northbound on the roadway when, due to causes unknown, he crashed into the rear of an SUV.

Roberson was thrown into the outside lane of traffic on impact.

Brian McKernan, 44, saw what had happened and stopped his car. He got out of his vehicle to help Roberson.

McKernan and Roberson were then hit by another vehicle. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene.

Whether or not any other people were injured in this accident is unclear at this time. The identity of the motorist that struck McKernand and Roberson is unknown. Whether or not police have located the motorist is unclear. The accident is under ongoing investigation by local authorities.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Austin Motorcycle Accident Kills 1 and Critically Injures Another

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST

September 6, 2011 - Austin, Texas - A motorcycle accident left a man dead and a woman in critical condition on Saturday, September 3.

KVUE reports that the accident occurred at about 10:20 p.m. on Dee Gabriel Collins Road, near McKinney Falls Parkway. A motorcycle was travelling on the roadway when its driver lost control, causing the vehicle to wreck.

Two people were occupants of the motorcycle when the accident happened. Walter Grossman, 59, was killed in the accident. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials said that Grossman wasn't wearing a helmet when the motorcycle crashed.

The second person on the motorcycle, a woman whose identity hasn't yet been released, was critically injured in the accident. She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Officials are unsure which of the victims was driving at the time of the accident. The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved in the accident. No further injuries or fatalities have been reported. The accident remains under investigation.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Pedestrian Dies after Being Hit by Car in Temple

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

August 25, 2011 - Temple, Texas - A pedestrian was fatally injured when she was struck by a car in Temple on Tuesday, August 23.

Statesman.com reports that the accident occurred at about 9 p.m. on a service road on the west side of Interstate 35. Rebekah Irene Gray, 31, was walking southbound in the northbound lane of the service road when she was hit by an oncoming vehicle. The driver of the vehicle stopped and called 911.

Gray was critically injured as she lied in the grassy median between Interstate 35 and the service road when police arrived on the scene. Gray was transported to Scott and White Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

The area was unlit and very dark at the time of the accident. The driver of the car didn't see Gray until it was too late.

Officials said that it's not likely that the driver of the car will be charged. The accident remains under investigation.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

2 People Killed, 2 Children Hurt in Austin Crash

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

August 23, 2011 - Austin, Texas - A single vehicle accident in Northwest Austin left 2 people dead and hospitalized 2 children Sunday, August 21.

KVUE reported that the accident occurred at about 6 p.m. on MoPac, near Steck Avenue. Police said that the vehicle was driving in a northbound lane when its driver lost control. The vehicle then crashed into the median and overturned, landing in the southbound lanes.

Two people were killed in the accident. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

A child and an infant were injured in the accident and had to be transported to Dell Children's Medical Center. The children are said to have suffered minor injuries. The victim's identities who were involved in the accident have not yet been released.

All lanes, north and southbound, on MoPac were blocked to traffic following the accident. The accident is under further investigation. Police said that excessive speed may have been a factor.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

2 Injured in New Braunfels Car Accident

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

August 19, 2011 - New Braunfels, Texas - Two people were transported to the hospital with minor injuries Saturday, August 13, following a 2-vehicle car collision.

According to a news report on KGBN, the accident happened at about 12:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Loop 337, near Business 35. Two vehicles smashed into one another on the roadway. The airbags in one of the vehicles deployed, hitting the 2 occupants inside. Additional details as to how the crash happened are not yet accessible.

Two people were injured in the accident. Both people had to be taken to Christus New Braunfels Hospital via ambulance. They are said to have suffered minor injuries. The victims of the accident have not yet been identified to the public.

The 2 cars were reported to be the only vehicles involved in the accident and no further injuries have been reported.

That part of Loop 337 was blocked to traffic until about 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Caldwell County Single-Vehicle Car Accident Kills 1

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

August 15, 2011 - Caldwell County, Texas - A man was killed Sunday, August 14, when his vehicle crashed in a construction zone in Caldwell County.

KXAN reports that the accident happened early Sunday morning on U.S. 183. The victim, a 52-year-old man, was driving his 2004 Jeep southbound on the highway when he drove through a construction zone, near Schuelke Road, and lost control of his vehicle.

The Jeep went up an embankment twice then rolled back down into the roadway. The driver of the vehicle was ejected during the crash. He was pronounced dead at 4:30 a.m. that morning by Judge Alfonzo Campus.

Officials said that excessive speed was a primary factor in the accident. The man was not wearing a seatbelt when he crashed.

The identity of the man who was killed in the accident has not yet been released. His next of kin has not yet been notified of the incident.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Car and 18-Wheeler Collide in Austin, 1 Killed

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

August 12, 2011 - Austin, Texas - A person was fatally injured in an accident between an 18-wheeler and a car Wednesday, August 10.

The Statesman reports that the accident occurred just before 3 p.m. on U.S. 290, near Scenic Brook Drive. The 18-wheeler and the car crashed into one another in the westbound lanes of the highway.

Officials said that one person was killed in the accident and that he or she was pronounced dead at the scene.

The identity of the deceased victim has not yet been released. The identities of anyone else who may have been involved in the accident are also unknown. No additional injuries or fatalities have been reported in connection with this accident. The source of the accident remains undetermined as it is still under investigations.

The westbound lanes of U.S. 290 were blocked to traffic for several hours following the accident as crews worked to clear the scene.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Austin Multi-Vehicle Car Accident Leaves Man Fatally Injured

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

August 11, 2011 - Austin, Texas - A man died Wednesday, August 10, in an accident that involved at least 4 vehicles.

KVUE reports that the accident happened on U.S. 290 at its intersection with Scenic Brook Drive, in Southwest Austin. It appears that the accident involved an 18-wheeler, a small Budget rental car, a box truck, and a small SUV. Exactly what happened is unclear.

A person, described only as an adult male, was killed in the accident. He was pronounced dead at the scene. At least 3 other people were involved in the accident. All of those people refused treatment on the scene.

The identities of the victims related to this accident have not yet been released. U.S. 290 was closed for some time after the accident. Officials from the Department of Safety, the Travis County Sheriff's Department, and the Westland Fire Department responded to the accident. The accident remains under investigation.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

San Antonio Wrong-Way Crash Leaves 2 Dead and 1 Injured

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

August 10, 2011 - San Antonio, Texas - Two people were killed and another person suffered non-life threatening injuries in a wrong-way accident Friday, August 5.

KSAT reports that the accident happened at about 3:30 a.m. on Interstate 10, near Fair Oaks Parkway. The pickup truck was travelling in the wrong direction on the Interstate's access road, when it suddenly crossed over the grassy divider into the main lanes of the interstate.

As it entered traffic, the pickup truck nearly collided with an 18-wheeler. It then crashed head-on into another tractor trailer.

Two young females were killed in the accident. and were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the tractor trailer was transported to a local hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

Both directions of the interstate were blocked for several hours Friday morning.

The reason for the pickup truck travelling in the wrong direction remains to be determined. The accident is under ongoing investigation.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

4 Children Transported to Hospital After New Braunfels Car Accident

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

August 5, 2011 - New Braunfels, Texas - Four children are receiving treatment at a hospital after they were involved in a serious wreck on Interstate 35. According to a report at KGNB 1420 AM, the accident occurred around 10 a.m. on Wednesday and involved 2 vehicles.

Police say the vehicles were traveling southbound on Interstate 35 when a pickup truck rear-ended an SUV near Watson Lane. The vehicles belonged to the same family, which were returning from a family trip. Police haven't said how many passengers were in the 2 cars at the time of the crash, but 4 children suffered personal injuries.

The children were initially treated by New Braunfels EMS. Three of the 4 children were then airlifted to Dell Children's Hospital in Austin with varying injuries. The fourth child was transported by ambulance.

Authorities don't believe the injuries are life-threatening, although at least one of the children was unconscious when first responders arrived on the scene. The identities of the victims haven't been released, and their conditions are currently unknown.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Teenager Charged with 5 Felonies After Austin Accident

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

August 2, 2011 - Austin, Texas - An Austin teenager is facing a wide array of criminal charges after he caused a car accident while driving drunk on Saturday. According to a report at the Austin American Statesman, the accident occurred around 2 a.m. in central Austin.

Police say the driver, an 18-year-old teen from Austin, was driving a Ford Explorer on 38 ½ Street when he crashed into another SUV at the intersection with the Interstate 35 service road. The SUV rolled several times and came to a stop on its side. The driver then attempted to flee the scene on foot.

Two people in the SUV hit by the suspect suffered serious personal injuries. One victim sustained a severe head injury that led to brain swelling. He's currently being treated at University Medical Center Brackenridge. The second victim has already had surgery to treat several broken bones.

The driver who caused this accident was apprehended shortly after the accident. He's now facing 5 felony charges, including intoxication assault and fleeing the scene of an injury accident. He's currently being held at the Travis County Jail.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Drunk Driver Crashes in Austin with Child in Car

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST

August 2, 2011 - Austin, Texas - According to a report at the Austin American Statesman, an Austin woman is in legal trouble after she caused a car accident while driving under the influence of prescription drugs on Friday, around 2 p.m. Even worse, her 14-month-old child was a passenger in the vehicle at the time.

Police say the 39-year-old woman was high on drugs when she crashed her Kia sedan into another vehicle near the intersection of Exposition Boulevard and Lake Austin Boulevard. In the moments before the accident, an eyewitness had called 911 to report that the driver was swerving.

The woman was driving with her 14-month-old child in the car, although fortunately the child didn't suffer personal injuries. Police say the child was strapped into an infant safety seat at the time of the accident.

The driver is now facing felony charges of driving under the influence. She admitted to police that she was under the influence of several prescription drugs, including Vicodin. She's now being held at the Travis County Jail.

Police haven't released any information on the passengers in the other vehicle, so it's unknown if any of the occupants of that car were injured.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Woman Loses Leg in Austin Pedestrian Accident

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST

July 28, 2011 - Austin, Texas - An Austin woman suffered serious personal injuries when she was hit by a car while standing at a bus stop. According to a report at KVUE Austin, the victim is still hospitalized and recovering from her injuries, which included the amputation of her right leg.

The victim says she was standing at a bus stop in North Austin, near the intersection of Rundberg Lane and North Lamar Street. She heard the sound of car and then was slammed by the vehicle, throwing her into the air. Police say the driver of the car was pulling out of a nearby parking lot and lost control of the vehicle. The victim was transported in critical condition to a nearby hospital, where doctors were forced to amputate her right leg. Her left leg was also broken.

The driver was driving without valid car insurance, and the victim is struggling with her medical bills because she doesn't have health insurance. Her coworkers at Chuy's restaurant are organizing a fundraiser. Austin police are still investigating, and no charges have been filed at this time.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of Texas motor vehicle accidents that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Southeast Austin Accident

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST

July 27, 2011 - Austin, Texas - A person was killed and another was injured, on Monday, after 2 cars collided on a busy road in southeast Austin. According to a report at KXAN.com, the fatal car accident occurred shortly before midnight.

Police say the victim was driving a GMC pickup truck on Pearce Lane when he stopped to make a left-hand turn. The driver turned left, but the vehicle was hit by a Chevrolet pickup truck that was passing another vehicle in the left-hand lane.

The drivers of both pickup trucks suffered personal injuries. The driver of the GMC pickup truck was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after the accident. His identity hasn't yet been released.

The driver of the Chevrolet also hasn't been identified. Police say his injuries are serious, but his condition has stabilized. Both drivers were wearing seatbelts, according to police reports.

It's not yet known who was at fault in this accident, but Austin police continue to investigate. No charges have been filed and aren't expected at this time.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Questions Swirl Around Accident Near the University of Texas

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST

July 20, 2011 - Austin, Texas - According to a report at KVUE Austin, police have more questions than answers about a single-vehicle car accident that seriously damaged a large section of a strip mall, near the University of Texas on Monday morning.

Austin police say an unidentified person was driving on the roadway, near the intersection of 28^th Street and Guadalupe Road, when he or she veered of the road and crashed straight into a building located in a strip mall.

Pictures from the scene show debris littering the parking lot of the strip mall which also houses Rita's Restaurant. The accident shattered the unoccupied store's front window and damaged several traffic barriers in the parking lot. The accident also tore off a section of a guardrail.

There is no word on the identity of the driver or any reports indicating personal injuries. Investigators have not said what caused this accident but further investigation is being handled by Austin police.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Drunk Driver Kills 1, Injures 3 in San Marcos

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST

July 19, 2011 - San Marcos, Texas - A 42-year-old man is facing serious criminal charges after he caused a 4-car accident in San Marcos, while driving drunk Friday night. According to a report at the Austin American Statesman, the DUI car accident killed a man and seriously injured 3 others.

Police say the suspect was driving a Chevy pickup on Texas 123 when he rear-ended a Cadillac sedan that was turning near the intersection of FM 621. The Cadillac spun into oncoming traffic and was hit by 2 vehicles before it burst into flames.

A passenger in the Cadillac, a 58-year-old man from Maxwell, was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The driver of that car, a 62-year-old man from Lockhart, was seriously injured and is currently receiving treatment at University Medical Center Brackenridge in Austin. His condition has stabilized since the accident.

Two other people were also injured, although both victims have been released from Central Texas Medical Center. The suspect is currently in Hays County Jail on a $150,000 bond. He's been charged with intoxication manslaughter and intoxication assault.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Driver Has Heart Attack, Killing 1 and Injuring 6 in Kerrville

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST

July 15, 2011 - Kerrville, Texas - According to a report at the Associated Press, a Boy Scout leader was killed and 6 boy scouts suffered personal injuries in a serious SUV car accident in Kerrville on Saturday.

Authorities with the Texas Department of Public Safety say the driver was transporting 6 boys home from a Boy Scouts summer camp. The SUV was traveling on Interstate 10, near Kerrville, when the driver suffered a heart attack and the car crashed on the side of the freeway. The 6 boys, in the SUV, suffered personal injuries, and they were all transported by ambulance to nearby hospitals.

The severity of their injuries has not been released, but doctors believe all the boys should make a full recovery. Their identities have not been made public. The boys are members of the Kingsville Boy Scout troop. The driver has been identified as a 55-year-old man who served as an assistant scoutmaster for the Boy Scout troop.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Man Changing Tire Hit by SUV in South Austin

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST

July 14, 2011 - Austin, Tex. - An Austin man was killed on Tuesday when he was hit by an SUV while attempting to change a tire on his vehicle. According to a report at KXAN.com, the deadly accident occurred around 11 a.m. in South Austin.

Austin police say the victim was driving a white car on Slaughter Lane when the vehicle suffered a blown tire just pass Interstate 35. The driver pulled over and got out of his vehicle. As he was trying to change the tire, the victim was hit by a Chevy Tahoe SUV.

The victim, a man who hasn't been publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Although the investigation is ongoing, police say the driver of the SUV wasn't at fault, and it doesn't appear that speed or alcohol played a role in the accident. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and is not facing charges.

A service road near Interstate 35 was shut down while police conducted their investigation.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of Texas motor vehicle accidents that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Austin Police Search for Woman in Serious Austin Hit and Run

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST

July 12, 2011 - Austin, Tex. - Austin police are searching for a woman they say hit and seriously injured a pedestrian back in May. According to a report at KVUE News, the victim in this pedestrian accident was hospitalized for 6 weeks due to the severity of her injuries.

Police say the victim was crossing San Felipe Road against the light when she was hit by a car near the intersection with McNeil Road. The driver of the car, a 22-year-old woman named Emily Gail Garner, had a green light when she hit the victim, but she fled the scene on foot and left the victim lying badly injured in the middle of the road.

The victim was in a medical coma for nearly 6 weeks, and she's still recuperating from her numerous injuries, which included a shattered pelvis, several broken bones and severe cuts on her arms. The victim is still unable to walk or move her arms normally.

Police are still looking for Emily Gail Garner, although her boyfriend, who was in the car at the time of the accident, has already been charged. He also ran from the scene on foot and later filed a false police report alleging that his car had been stolen. Garner is on probation for a previous crime, and police are asking anyone who knows where she is to call the Austin Police Department.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Bus Accident Outside of Austin Injures Nearly 20 People

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST

July 7, 2011 - San Marcos, Tex. - Almost all 20 passengers on a bus suffered personal injuries last week when it crashed and rolled over on northbound Interstate 35 outside of Austin. According to a report at the Houston Chronicle, an investigation has determined that the bus driver was at fault in this accident.

Police say the bus, which was traveling from Laredo to Dallas, was driving northbound on Interstate 35, when the driver lost control of the vehicle near San Marcos. The bus crashed into a road sign and rolled over before coming to a rest.

Police say all but 3 passengers suffered personal injuries, although none are considered life-threatening. The driver was also injured. The entire northbound side of I-35 was closed for a few hours as first responders assisted the victims and cleared the scene.

An investigation determined that the driver, who's employed by Mares Bus Lines Inc. out of Dallas, fell asleep behind the wheel, which caused him to lose control of the bus. The investigation is ongoing, and it's not immediately clear if the driver will face any charges.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's 2009 Texas Crash Statistics, there were 3,071 fatalities as a result of traffic accidents in Texas.

As a service to the residents of Austin and surrounding areas, our firm will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Texas that may result in serious injury or traffic fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

single-car accidents;
accidents caused by hazardous road conditions; and
accidents caused by aggressive driving or distracted drivers.

Cheating on your spouse, and getting caught, in the Digital Age ...

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST

Infidelity is grounds for divorce, and can change custody findings and alimony amounts. It's whydivorce lawyers will use any law they can to throw out evidence, he said. He expect Virginia attorneys to try to mine this case.

Texas divorce and its common issues

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST

Texas divorce and its common issues

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The United States has the highest divorce rate out of any country in the world with nearly 48 percent of marriages ending in divorce. Many issues can arise from a divorce because it changes so many important aspects in a person’s life.

One issue that can be a challenge is dividing property. Texas is a community property state meaning that all property is divided equally between the two people. Community property consists of anything that was accumulated during the marriage.

Another life changing issue that arises in divorce is custody, if children are involved. Courts may try to push for mediation so that families can work out their own schedule and save money on court fees. In court, custody is based on the interest of the child.

For more information, visit the Texas divorce source website.

2010 Celebrity Break-up's

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST

She called it quits with beau Reggie Bush in March (after dating on-and-off since 2007), then dated NFL star Miles Austin from June to September 2010. Then, after just weeks of dating, she called it quits with Halle's ex Gabriel Aubry. Eva Longoria and Tony Parker ... This divorce has been in the works since the last holiday season, when Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller had a sordid domestic dispute that had the cops banging down the door on Christmas Day. ...

Read more here.

Sandra Bullock to deal with more collateral damage from Jesse James

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST

Sandra Bullock to deal with more collateral damage from Jesse James in Austin Texas. Go to this link http://www.examiner.com/x-57780-Hartford-Pop-Culture-Examiner~y2010m8d9-Sandra-Bullock-to-deal-with-more-collateral-damage-from-Jesse-James-in--Austin-Texas for the full story.

SOCIAL MEDIA AND YOUR DIVORCE - BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU PUT OUT THERE BECAUSE IT MAY COME BACK TO HAUNT YOU.

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST

I have found in the last couple of years that Facebook, My Space, Twitter, LinkedIn and regular emails have come up in family law cases more and more. Be careful what you put out there because it may come back and haunt you. For regular email, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media don't write anything that you wouldn't want to see on the front page of the newspaper. Otherwise, you may find yourself in court listening to all the things you wrote. It can be very embarassing and may damage your case. In fact, if you are facing a contested divorce or other family law case you may want to close any social media accounts and erase what you put on there to protect yourself.

Would you like to know other problems that can arise from social media sites and their impact on family law cases. Click HERE to read the Time article that addresses the situation and also feel free to submit your comments below. I would love to hear your thoughts!

Source: "Facebook and Divorce" by Belinda Lunscombe, published at Time.com.

HOW TEXT MESSAGING IS A DIGITAL LIPSTICK ON THE COLLAR, JUST ASK TIGER!

Sat, 17 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST

Text messaging has become a super popular way to communicate. However, did you know that it could also spell disaster with your impending divorce?

Consider the following from the New York Times article about texting:

How does someone make up an excuse when what is happening is right there, written in black and white?” asked Mitchell Karpf, a Miami divorce lawyer who is also chairman of the bar association’s family law section. “By the time someone shows up with a handful of texts, there is no going back.”

Although most e-mail users have come to understand that messages remain on their computers even if deleted, text messages are often regarded as more ephemeral — type, hit “send” and off it goes into the ether. But messages can remain on the sender’s and receiver’s phones, and even if they are deleted, communications companies store them for anywhere from days to a few weeks. AT&T said that, at most, it saved text messages for 72 hours while Verizon said it saved them for 5 to 10 days.

Source: "Digital Lipstick on the Collar" by Laura M. Holson, published by the New York Times.

To learn more about how text messaging can effect your family law divorce, click here for a great article in the New York Times.
Please feel free to add comments below. I would like to hear your thoughts!