For parents, every time you put your child on the bus, you worry about whether they will get to school safely. On a recent morning, that was a very real concern for families.
Police report that at approximately 7:15 a.m. on a recent Tuesday morning, a crash involving a school bus occurred near 18th Street and Lehigh Avenue. At the time, the bus was empty of students.
Through an investigation, police learned that the bus driver hit a trailer with the vehicle and then collided with two other vehicles. The bus went on to strike three homes before coming to a stop. It is unclear what caused the accident to occur in the first place.
However, the result was three people needing to go to the hospital with serious injuries. That included the bus driver and two attendants on the bus at the time. They were all reported to be in stable condition at the last update. Police are still investigating to determine the cause of the accident.
Factors That Can Contribute to a Bus Accident
It is unclear what caused the bus driver to lose control of the vehicle in this situation. One example is that the driver may have had a medical emergency, which could keep them from safely controlling the bus. Another situation may involve the bus not being properly maintained, leading to a mechanical error that renders the vehicle uncontrollable.
When you need answers, turn to the legal team at Kwartler Manus.