July 30th, 2021 by Thomas J. Henry

Man Dead After Crash with Bulldozer at Loop 1604, I-10 E in San Antonio

A man was killed Thursday morning after his SUV collided with a bulldozer at the intersection of Loop 1604 and Interstate 10 East.

Details of the Fatal San Antonio Crash

According to KSAT, the bulldozer was making a U-turn when 33-year-old Jose Francisco Banda entered the intersection, trying to beat a red light. Banda applied his breaks but could not avoid colliding the bulldozer.

The SUV hit the side of the bulldozer, and Banda became pinned inside of the vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The person driving the bulldozer was not injured and stayed at the scene.

Texas Car Accident Statistics

The following information was provided by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT):

  • 3,773 people were killed in Texas traffic accidents in 2016, marking a 5.45% increase from the 3,578 deaths reported in 2015.
  • 638 of the deaths reported in 2016 were attributed to a head-on collision.
  • Alcohol was determined to be a factor in 987 traffic deaths, accounting for roughly 26% of all Texas traffic fatalities.
  • An additional 264,076 people were injured in auto accidents in Texas in 2016.
  • Based on reportable data for 2016, TxDOT estimates:
    • One person was killed in a traffic accident every 2 hours and 20 minutes.
    • One person was injured every 1 minute and 59 seconds.
    • A reportable crash occurred every 57 seconds.
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