Car Collided With Bus Before Jumping the Curb in South Ozone Park, Queens
QUEENS, NEW YORK (April 4, 2025) – At least nine people were injured in a South Ozone Park, Queens bus accident by Liberty Avenue and Lefferts Boulevard.
New York City officials are saying that the incident took place around 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. An elderly woman was making a left turn from Liberty Avenue.
She was involved in a collision with the side of a Q10 bus. The driver proceeded to veer onto the sidewalk before hitting several people.
At least four people waiting for a bus are among the victims. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims.
A full investigation into the South Ozone Park bus accident remains ongoing.
Liability for New York City Bus Accidents
Far too many people are killed or seriously injured in bus accidents every year in 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.” There are several factors that may contribute to any bus accident.
- Speeding: Bus accidents are much more likely to take place if one or more drivers are speeding.
- Left Turns: Left turns are among the most dangerous maneuvers that drivers can make. The vast majority of accidents at intersections involve a driver making a left turn.
- Distracted Driving: Driver distraction is one of the leading causes of car accidents and bus accidents.
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. This is particularly true for bus drivers. Bus drivers are considered common carriers and must operate their vehicles with a great deal of care for the safety of their passengers. If any driver fails to exercise due care and collides with another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of bus accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
- Death
Bus accidents are often highly preventable. They tend to involve situations where drivers fail to scan the road ahead of them for hazards. Sadly, it is often innocent bystanders that are most impacted by these collisions. Accident victims should understand that they are protected by a number of laws. Any person injured in a bus accident in New York City may be able to seek some measure of justice through a bodily injury claim.
Investigating New York City Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this South Ozone Park bus accident. It is our sincere hope that all of them will be able to make a full recovery. This was a preventable collision that should not have taken place.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a South Ozone Park bus accident? Our team of bus accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they are entitled to. Whether you just have legal questions or are thinking about hiring an attorney, we are here for you. You can reach out to us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
