63-Year-Old Pedestrian Died in Floral Park School Bus Collision By The Intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Plainfield Avenue
FLORAL PARK, LONG ISLAND (October 6, 2025) – A pedestrian has died in a Floral Park, Long Island school bus accident near the intersection of Magnolia Avenue and Plainfield Avenue.
Long Island officials are saying that the collision took place around 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday. A pedestrian was in the crosswalk when they were struck by a school bus heading down Magnolia Avenue.
Paramedics and police were called to the scene of the Floral Park collision to help the victim. Sadly, he died due to the severity of his injuries.
The driver of the school bus remained at the scene and cooperated with police.
Liability for Long Island School Bus Accidents
School buses can be particularly dangerous for pedestrians and people in passenger vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, “School bus-related crashes killed 128 people nationwide in 2023, up 23% compared to the 104 deaths in 2022, according to National Safety Council (NSC) tabulations of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).” School buses can contribute to accidents for several reasons.
- School buses have large blind spots that may obscure the presence of pedestrians.
- School buses weigh tens of thousands of pounds and are difficult to bring to a safe stop.
- School buses have a wide turning radius, which can increase the likelihood of side impact collisions.
School buses are considered common carriers. Their drivers must operate with a great deal of caution to avoid collisions. This requires that they continuously scan the road ahead of them and travel at a safe speed. If a school bus driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with a pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of school bus accidents tend to suffer grave injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
When a school bus driver is negligent and causes an accident, their employer could be held at fault. In general, employers in New York can be vicariously liable for the wrongful actions of their workers who are operating within the course and scope of their job duties. The family of any person killed in a school bus collision can see some measure of accountability through a civil 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 school bus 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 happened.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a school bus accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of school bus accident investigators is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those are being protected. 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.
