13-Year-Old Boy Critically Injured in Port Richmond, Staten Island MTA Bus Accident
STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK (December 31, 2025) – A 13-year-old boy was critically injured in a Staten Island MTA bus accident on Castleton Avenue.
New York City officials are saying that the collision took place around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday. An MTA bus was traveling eastbound on Castleton Avenue when it hit a 13-year-old boy on a moped.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victim. He was transported to the hospital with a head injury.
A full investigation into the collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Staten Island MTA Bus Accidents
Buses can weigh 20 times more than passenger vehicles and are involved in many serious injury collisions every year. According to The Journalist’s Resource, “on average, about 63,000 buses [of all kinds] are involved in an accident each year; about 14,000 result in an injured person, and 325 result in a fatal injury.” Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
Bus drivers are considered common carriers. They must operate with an abundance of caution to avoid causing accidents. If a bus driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Any person injured in a bus accident may be able to recover damages through a personal injury claim.
Investigating Staten Island MTA Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to the child injured in this collision and his family. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. This was a preventable incident that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Staten Island MTA bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of bus accident attorneys is here for you. We are committed to helping accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
