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San Antonio, TX (September 12, 2026) – One person was hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash on Thursday night on the northwest side of San Antonio. The accident happened around 9 p.m. on September 10, in the 7401-7899 block of West Loop 1604 near Culebra Road.
Police said the driver of the first vehicle was traveling behind another vehicle when he looked down at his phone. When he looked back at the roadway, he struck the rear of the second vehicle and then hit a third vehicle. The first driver became trapped inside the vehicle and had to be removed by emergency units.
The driver was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following the multi-vehicle accident. The investigation into the circumstances of the collision remains ongoing.
Our thoughts are with the injured driver as they continue to recover.
How Distracted Driving Can Lead to Multi-Vehicle Crashes
Looking away from the roadway, even briefly, can reduce a driver’s ability to react to changing traffic conditions. A vehicle can travel a significant distance while a driver checks a phone, adjusts a device, or focuses on something inside the vehicle.
Rear-end collisions can also trigger additional impacts when several vehicles are traveling close together. Drivers can reduce these risks by keeping their attention on the road, maintaining a safe following distance, and avoiding phone use while driving. Staying alert is especially important on busy roads where traffic can change quickly.
