School Bus Involved in Collision With Passenger Vehicle in Somers Near Route 202 and Croton Falls Road
SOMERS, NEW YORK (September 28, 2025) – Three children were injured in a Somers car accident with a school bus by Route 202 and Croton Falls Road.
Somers police officials are saying that the accident took place on September 18. A school bus was traveling down the road with 15 students when it was involved in a collision with a car.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision to help the victims. Three people were taken to the hospital.
It remains unclear if either driver will receive citations following the crash. A full investigation into the Somers collision remains ongoing at this time.
Liability for Somers School Bus Accidents
School buses are normally very safe for children. But they can be particularly dangerous for those 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).” There are many different reasons that school buses can be dangerous.
- School buses weigh substantially more than passenger vehicles and are therefore more difficult to stop.
- School buses have large blind spots that can easily obscure the presence of pedestrians and smaller vehicles.
- School buses have a wide turning radius, which can increase the odds they are involved in side-impact collisions.
School buses are considered common carriers. Their drivers must operate with an abundance of caution to avoid causing harm to their passengers. If a school bus driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with another vehicle, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of school bus accidents tend to sustain serious injuries.
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
The school district or company that a school bus driver worked for could be held at fault for a collision. Generally speaking, employers are liable for the wrongful actions of their workers–insofar as those workers were operating within the course and scope of their job duties. Any person injured in a school bus accident may have legal recourse through a civil claim.
Investigating New York School Bus Accidents
We at GLK Law extend our best wishes to all of the victims of this Somers school bus accident. It is our hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a New York school bus accident? You may be entitled to financial compensation. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here for you. We care deeply that accident victims get the support and justice that they are owed under the law. Whether you just have legal questions or need any type of support, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (516) 908-9792.
