Two Children, Four Adults Injured After Long Island School Bus Was Involved in Collision With Dump Truck and SUV on Store Hill Road in Old Westbury
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK (January 10, 2025) – At least six people were injured after a dump truck collided with an SUV and school bus in Old Westbury.
Long Island officials are saying that the accident took place around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A dump truck was traveling down Post Road and went through an intersection before colliding with a school bus and SUV.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. Two children and four adults were injured in the crash.
There are reports that the dump truck may have lost its brakes before going through a red light. A full investigation into the Old Westbury school bus accident remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Long Island Dump Truck Accidents
Dump trucks can be particularly dangerous, especially for pedestrians and those in smaller vehicles. According to the Engineering News-Record, “Dump truck accidents severe enough that the vehicle had to be towed away rose 9%, hitting 8,206 in 2016, the latest year statistics are available.” Dump truck companies should take a number of measures in order to avoid collisions.
- Dump truck companies should ensure that all of their drivers have a clean record and commercial license.
- Dump truck companies should ensure that all of their vehicles are properly maintained.
- Dump truck companies should consider installing safety features like automatic collision avoidance systems.
The company that owned or operated a dump truck could potentially be liable for any collision involving their driver. Pursuant to New York Vehicle Code 1111, the driver of any vehicle approaching a red light must stop at the intersection and only proceed when it is safe to do so. There is a rebuttable presumption of negligence if a dump truck driver goes past a red light without stopping prior to a collision. Several steps should be taken after any dump truck collision.
- Eyewitnesses should be interviewed.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- A thorough investigation should be conducted.
The vast majority of dump truck collisions are preventable. They often involve situations where dump truck companies fail to properly maintain their vehicles. Maintenance can be expensive, and it is common for companies to neglect routine maintenance in order to save money. This could explain why the brakes on any vehicle went out. Any person injured in a dump truck collision may have legal recourse through a civil claim.
Investigating Long Island Dump Truck Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this Old Westbury dump truck collision. This was a preventable tragedy that should not have taken place. Someone could have easily been killed. It is our sincere hope that steps are taken to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in an Old Westbury dump truck accident? You may have legal recourse. Our team of school bus accident attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. 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.
