Eight People Involved in San Antonio Crash

San Antonio authorities are investigating a crash that involved eight people just east of downtown.

Crash Caused by Driver Running Red Light

KENS 5 reports the crash happened around 11 pm Friday on East Commerce and East Houston Street.

According to police, a woman from out of town was traveling eastbound on East Houston when she became confused as to which stop lights applied to her lane of traffic. She ran through a red light and collided with another vehicle head-on. A third car then t-boned the second vehicle.

In total, eight people were involved in the accident, all of whom sustained some sort of injury. No hospitalizations were reported.

Police do not believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

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 attempt to take appropriate evasive action.

  1. 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.
  2. Flash your headlights and blare your horn to catch the oncoming driver’s attention.
  3. 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.
  4. Try to steer into a clear area. Look for a clear shoulder or level terrain.
  5. If necessary, driver off the road. It is better to crash into a ditch than collide with another vehicle head-on.
  6. 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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