Cheri Hager Killed in Car Accident in San Antonio, TX
San Antonio, TX — December 7, 2024, Cheri Hager was killed as the result of a single-vehicle car accident at around 8:24 p.m. along Interstate 35.
Preliminary information about the accident says that it happened along southbound lanes of the interstate near Guadalupe Street.
It appears that 55-year-old Cheri Hager was in a Lincoln going along southbound I-35. While doing so, for reasons unclear right now, the vehicle lost control. It left its lane where it then crashed into an impact attenuator.
As a result of the accident, Hager was killed. There did not appear to be anyone else involved in the accident.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Single-vehicle crashes like this can be far more complex than they first appear. If authorities don’t take the time to investigate thoroughly, important details can go unexamined, leaving families without the full picture of what happened. That's why I've found some key questions that can help people determine if a crash has been handled properly.
Did investigators have the time, tools, and training to fully analyze the crash? A vehicle losing control could be the result of road hazards, poor visibility, or an evasive maneuver. Were these factors carefully considered, or was the cause assumed without a full reconstruction?
Did they check for potential vehicle defects? Brake malfunctions, steering issues, or sudden mechanical failures could explain why the vehicle veered off course. Additionally, if airbags or seatbelts didn’t function properly, the severity of the crash may have been worse than necessary. Was the vehicle inspected before crucial evidence was lost?
Did they preserve all available electronic evidence? The vehicle’s Engine Control Module (ECM) likely contains data on speed, braking, and steering inputs before impact. GPS records, cellphone activity, and surveillance footage could also provide valuable insights. Have authorities taken steps to secure this information before it’s lost?
If authorities can provide clear answers to these questions, it's likely because they did a good job and handled the investigations properly. Otherwise, if their answers come up short, then it's a possible sign that there should be a second set of eyes looking things over to ensure nothing important slips through the cracks.
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