Bus Driver Was Making Left Turn Prior to Fatal Bronx MTA Bus Collision
THE BRONX, NEW YORK (February 28, 2025) – A bicyclist has tragically died in a Bronx MTA bus accident near East 149th Street and Brook Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 10:45 PM on Tuesday. A bus was making a left turn when it collided with a cyclist in an intersection.
Paramedics were called to the scene in order to help the victim. Tragically, the 57-year-old bicyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.
No passengers were on the bus at the time of the fatal collision. The bus driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
Liability for New York City Bus Accidents
Bus accidents remain all too common across New York City. According to one report from the New York Post, “At least 2,520 people — or 2.7 per day — were injured [from 2015 – 2018], according to the MTA. At least 14 people died, including a 25-year-old skateboarder, a 62-year-old pedestrian, a 60-year-old motorist and a 70-year-old with a walker who was mutilated by a hit-and-run bus.” Bus drivers should take a number of actions in order to avoid colliding with cyclists.
- Bus drivers should check their blind spots before making turns at an intersection.
- Bus drivers should use their horns to alert pedestrians and cyclists of their presence.
- Bus drivers should be well rested before heading out onto the road.
Bus drivers must exercise due care in order to avoid colliding with any pedestrian or cyclist in the roadway. When a bus driver is preparing to make a left turn, they must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle or cyclist that is traveling from the opposite direction and close enough so as to pose a hazard. If a bus driver makes a dangerous left turn in front of a bicyclist, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Head injuries
- Internal injuries
- Soft tissue injuries
- Organ damage
If a bus driver was working at the time of a collision, their employer could also be held at fault. Generally speaking, companies are liable for the wrongful actions of their employees – insofar as those employees were working within the course and scope of their job duties. The family of any person killed in a bus accident may be able to seek some measure of accountability through a civil claim.
Investigating New York City Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the bicyclist killed in this Bronx MTA bus accident. This was a preventable tragedy that should not have taken place. Any person that may have more information about the collision should reach out to the NYPD.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligent actions of an MTA bus driver? You may have legal recourse. Our team of New York City bus accident attorneys is here to assist you in any way that we can. We can investigate the unique facts of your case free of cost and let you know what your legal options are. Whether you just have legal questions or need a free, independent investigation into a crash, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
