One Driver Dead, Another Hospitalized After San Antonio Head-On Collision
One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a head-on crash in Northeast San Antonio.
Details of the Fatal San Antonio Head-On Collision
According to KSAT, the fatal crash occurred around 2:30 am Thursday on Farm-to-Market Road 78 near Lakeview Drive.
Police say a male driver in a small sedan was traveling in the wrong direction on FM 78 when he crashed head-on into another car. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the other vehicle, a woman, was taken to Brooke Army Medical Center. Fortunately, her injuries were not considered life-threatening.
The accident remains under investigation, and authorities have not revealed if alcohol played a role in the crash.
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.
- Remove 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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