Recently, a 53-year-old woman was killed by a hit-and-run driver in San Antonio while she was road running. She was an avid runner with 27 marathons to her name who was known for having a “fierce, yet loving soul.” She ran every day. She was jogging on the North Loop 1604 West between Lockhill Selma Road and NW Military Highway when she was tragically run over by a driver who fled the scene. Fortunately, the San Antonio Police Department arrested a suspect whom they believe killed the beloved runner. At KRW Lawyers, we want our community members to be safe

The rate of pedestrian fatalities in traffic accidents is the highest it has been in over 30 years, according to a recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA). Researchers report that some common trends, such as consumer car preferences and smart phone use, might be contributing to this unsettling development. Possible Causes of Increase in Pedestrian Fatalities The recent GHSA report says that a number of factors might be contributing to this increase in fatalities, including: SUVs. Americans are increasingly driving more sport utility vehicles and light trucks than they used to. Pedestrians who are involved in crashes