2 Killed, 3 Hospitalized in Fredericksburg Crash
Two people are dead and three others have been hospitalized following a head-on collision in Fredericksburg Saturday night.
Details of the Fatal Fredericksburg Crash
According to KSAT, the fatal crash occurred around 9:12 pm in the 3000 block of SH 16 South.
A preliminary investigation suggests a pickup truck was traveling southbound on SH 16 South when it collided head-on with a minivan traveling northbound.
The driver of the pickup and the front seat passenger of the minivan were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the minivan and two backseat passengers of the vehicle were flown to hospitals in San Antonio.
The identities of those involved in the accident have not been released, and the conditions of those injured were not immediately available.
What to Do If a Car Is Traveling the Wrong Direction
Seeing an oncoming vehicle barreling down your lane of traffic can be horrifying; however, it is important to remain as calm as possible and take appropriate evasive action.
- Removed your foot from the accelerator and begin applying the brakes. Do this quickly, but in a controlled manner. Do not slam on the brakes.
- Flash your headlights and blare your horn to catch the oncoming driver’s attention.
- Steer to the right of the oncoming vehicle. You may be tempted to move left into oncoming lanes, but if the oncoming driver corrects course, you will collide head-on.
- Try to steer into a clear area. Look for a clear shoulder or level terrain.
- If necessary, driver off the road. It is better to crash into a ditch than collide with another vehicle head-on.
- Call the police and report the driver. Even if you are able to make it through unscathed, your call to the police could save lives further down the road.
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