Head-On Collision With 18-Wheeler on Loop 1604 Leaves Driver Dead, Two Injured

According to a KSAT News report, a man died after crashing head-on with an 18-wheeler last week.

The BCSO reported that the accident happened at around 4:30 a.m. on Sunday, June 22nd, at the intersection of South Loop 1604 and South Jett Road. A driver in an SUV was heading the wrong way in the eastbound lanes when they crashed head-on into an 18-wheeler. Both vehicles were engulfed in flames when first responders arrived.

The driver died of his injuries at the scene. Two men in the 18-wheeler were hospitalized with head injuries. The driver of the SUV was not identified.

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Did You Know?

Wrong-way drivers caused 3,478 accidents across Texas in 2024.

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Head Injuries from Auto Accidents

Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) are one of the most serious—and often overlooked—consequences of car accidents.

In fact, TBIs are a leading cause of death for people between ages 5 and 24 involved in motor vehicle accidents in the U.S. Even when non-fatal, head injuries can leave lifelong physical, cognitive, and emotional consequences that alter your daily life.

Whether you’re a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian, any blow to the head during a crash should be taken seriously—even if symptoms don’t show up right away.

Types of Head Injuries Caused by Car Accidents

While concussions are the most commonly known injury, they’re far from the only type. Other serious head injuries from auto accidents include:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) – Damage to the brain caused by sudden trauma or impact.

• Skull Fractures – Breaks in the cranial bone, which can be life-threatening if sharp bone fragments pierce brain tissue.

• Brain Contusions – Bruising of the brain, often from the brain hitting the skull.

• Coup-Contrecoup Injuries – Bruising on both sides of the brain caused by rapid back-and-forth motion.

• Intracranial Hemorrhage – Bleeding in or around the brain.

• Anoxic/Hypoxic Brain Injuries – Brain damage caused by oxygen deprivation, often resulting from disrupted breathing or cardiac arrest during a crash.

What Types of Crashes Cause Head Injuries?

Head injuries can happen in any kind of collision—even those that seem “minor.” You don’t need a high-speed crash for your brain to sustain serious trauma.

However, the risk of head injury increases in crashes involving:

• High speeds or forceful impacts

• Rollover accidents

• Side-impact (T-bone) collisions

• Ejections from the vehicle

• Sudden stops or whiplash

Vulnerable road users—including motorcyclists, cyclists, pedestrians, and children—are especially at risk due to a lack of protection.

Even passengers in small cars are more likely to suffer head injuries than those in larger vehicles like buses or trucks.

How Do You Know If You Need to See a Doctor?

Always seek medical attention after a car accident, especially if you may have hit your head.

Visible injuries like cuts, bruises, or bleeding on the head should never be ignored—open head wounds can lead to infection and may indicate deeper trauma.

But many serious head injuries don’t look like much on the outside. In fact, symptoms of brain injuries can be delayed by hours or even days, including:

• Confusion or disorientation

• Headaches or nausea

• Vision problems

• Sensitivity to light or noise

• Sleep disturbances or mood swings

Don’t take chances. If you were in a crash, cooperate with EMS and get checked by a medical professional—even if you feel okay at first.

Suffered a Head Injury in a Crash? Call Shaw.

Head injuries can change your life—and your case may be worth far more than you think.

You could be entitled to compensation for:

• Ambulance Costs

• Emergency Room Visits

• Surgeries

• Ongoing Care or Rehabilitation

• Lost Wages

• Loss of Earning Capacity

• Pain and Suffering

• Mental Anguish

• And More

Let us help you figure out your next steps—for free.

Call Shaw today at 800-862-1260 to schedule your free case evaluation with a San Antonio head injury lawyer. No fees. No obligations. Just expert legal advice.

We look forward to serving you.

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¹KSAT Report

²The Relationship Between Road Traffic Collision Dynamics and Traumatic Brain Injury Pathology