San Antonio, TX — August 28, 2024, Israel Salas Gonzalez was killed and two were injured after a van accident at around 1:30 a.m. on U.S. Highway 90.
Preliminary information about the accident says that it happened in the area of U.S. 90 and Brady Boulevard.
According to officials, 20-year-old Israel Salas Gonzalez was a passenger in a Ford E250 van going westbound on the highway. It appears the van left its lane, crashed into the guardrail, then overturned repeatedly. As a result, Salas Gonzalez was killed. Another passenger was seriously injured while the driver’s injuries were less serious.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Currently, the exact cause of the accident remains unclear. One thing to consider, though, is this sort of vehicle is usually used for work. This can create unique hurdles to consider. Sometimes employers pressure crews to work long hours or meet unreasonable deadlines. Sometimes supervisors are constantly calling and texting drivers. Other times, they may force employees to operate vehicles in poor condition, leading to sudden but preventable mechanical issues. All of that on top of the inherent challenges of a serious crash makes it unlikely authorities alone are going to properly investigate all possibilities. For a family in need of answers, that usually means finding alternative avenues to have the accident properly examined by professionals.
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