At about 5 a.m. on a Wednesday, police responded to a call indicating a car had crashed into a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia. The accident took place in the 5300 block of Spruce Street. According to reports, the 42 Bus was traveling eastbound on Spruce Street at the time of the accident. It was then struck by another vehicle.
Police did not provide information about who caused the accident or what the other vehicle involved was. No injuries were initially reported in the accident, but this is an ongoing police investigation. Talk to a Philadelphia bus accident lawyer today.
Right of Way Car Accidents
When car accidents occur, including those involving buses, the first goal is to determine who is at fault by examining the right of way. In this situation, the investigation is still ongoing, but it may show that a distracted driver struck the bus driver. The bus driver may be responsible if it entered an intersection without having the right of way or otherwise broke traffic law.
In this particular accident, police will use bus cameras, area cameras, witness statements, and other data to determine the cause. They will then use this information to assign fault for the accident to one or both parties.
Why You Need an Attorney
Victims of any type of car or bus accident benefit from having an attorney by their side. When you work with a bus accident lawyer from Kwartler Manus, you have an advocate working to pursue full compensation for any losses owed.