Investigation Underway After Pedestrian Died in Floral Park School Bus Accident on Plainfield Avenue
FLORAL PARK, LONG ISLAND (January 1, 2026) – A pedestrian has tragically died in a Floral Park school bus accident on Plainfield Avenue and Magnolia Avenue.
Long Island officials are saying that the accident took place on Wednesday morning. A man was walking down Plainfield Avenue when he was hit by a school bus traveling down Magnolia Avenue.
The bus was apparently making a left turn when it hit the victim. Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the man.
Sadly, he died due to the severity of his injuries. A full investigation into the Floral Park school bus accident remains ongoing.
Liability for Floral Park School Bus Accidents
School bus drivers are considered common carriers. They must operate with an abundance of caution to avoid collisions. According to Squaw Valley Ski Corp. v. Superior Court, “This elevated standard of care for common carriers has its origin in English common law. It is based on a recognition that the privilege of serving the public as a common carrier necessarily entails great responsibility, requiring common carriers to exercise a high duty of care towards their customers.” It is important that certain actions are taken after a school bus accident.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical reference related to decoration should be sought.
- Surveillance footage should be reviewed.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Victims should seek the guidance of an experienced attorney.
Bus drivers must slow down to avoid colliding with any pedestrian in the roadway. If a bus driver fails to slow down to avoid hitting a pedestrian, they could be held at fault through a civil claim. Moreover, the school district or private company that they worked for could also be held at fault. Generally speaking, employers can be held vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their workers. The family of any person who died may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating New York School Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this Floral Park collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a Floral Park school bus accident? Our team of bus accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
