San Antonio, TX (March 24, 2022) – One person has lost their life as a result of a bicycle accident in the San Antonio area. At around 10:30 p.m., on March 22, the San Antonio Police Department was notified that an accident on Basse Road required assistance.

A bicyclist was traveling along the Quarry during the evening hours on Basse Road. For unknown reasons, a female was driving a car on the roadway when she lost control due to speeding. As a result, the car went off the road and struck the cyclist. The vehicle then rolled over onto its side.

A woman and six-month-old child in the car were transported to University Hospital for care.

The bicyclist sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene.

At this time, the incident remains under investigation.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the victim who lost their life in this accident. Our thoughts are with them at this time.

Fatal Auto Accidents in Texas

On average, around 325 people lose their lives every month in motor vehicle accidents across the state of Texas. These accidents are often preventable. However, we see a significant number of fatal crashes occur due to the actions of drivers. In fact, more than 80% of all motor vehicle accidents take place as a result of drivers engaging in reckless, negligent, and malicious actions while operating their vehicles.

If you have lost a loved one as a result of a motor vehicle accident, you must reach out to a San Antonio wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. Our team can meet with you at your earliest convenience to determine the most appropriate steps forward. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your loved one’s accident, you may be able to recover compensation to help alleviate some of the costs you face as you move forward after enduring the loss of a loved one.

San Antonio Wrongful Death Lawyers

The San Antonio car accident lawyers at Packard Law Firm understand how difficult it is for families to move forward after enduring the unexpected loss of a loved one. This drives our team to fight diligently when it comes to helping families get justice.

Our lawyers will take all of the legal work off of your hands so you are able to be with your family throughout the grieving process. We wholeheartedly believe that families should recover compensation to help cover the costs they face as a result of another person’s reckless and negligent actions.

Our team will not only fight to protect your legal rights, but we will advocate on your behalf to ensure your best interests are represented throughout the entire legal process. If your loved one has lost their life in an accident, do not wait to get justice. Contact our Texas personal injury law firm at your earliest convenience to meet with our team to see how we can help you. Call (210) 340-8877 to schedule a free, no-obligation case evaluation to get started today.

Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of these news posts. These sources can include local news reports, local police accident reports, Texas Highway Patrol accident reports, social media platforms, and at times, eyewitness accounts about accidents that are reported. We have not independently verified all of the facts surrounding this accident so if you find any information that is not correct, please let us know right away so that we can correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. The post can be removed by request. 

Disclaimer: We hope our readers will be reminded to slow down and use an abundance of caution when operating a motor vehicle to avoid being injured in a serious accident. This is not a solicitation for business. The information provided in this post does not constitute legal or medical advice. The photograph in this post was not taken at the accident scene.