Man Killed in San Antonio Head-On Collision
A man was killed Tuesday after his vehicle veered into oncoming traffic and slammed into a pickup.
Details of the Fatal San Antonio Collision
According to KSAT, the crash occurred in the northbound lanes of Roosevelt Avenue.
Police say a man was driving a silver car erratically when he drove into oncoming traffic in the 3700 block of Roosevelt Avenue and collided with a red truck. The driver of the silver car, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the pickup was not transported to the hospital, but his front-seat passenger was.
Police have not released the name of those involved and the accident 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 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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