Mother, Kindergartener Killed By School Bus Near Elementary School On Mamaroneck Avenue
MAMARONECK, NEW YORK (August 24, 2024) – A kindergartener and his mother tragically died in a Mamaroneck school bus accident near Mamaroneck Avenue.
New York City police officials are saying that the accident took place around 8:30 a.m. on Monday. A mother and child were crossing the street when they were hit by a school bus.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. The child was declared dead at the scene, and his mother died after she was taken to the hospital.
Authorities believe the school bus was making a left turn when the accident took place.
Liability For New York School Bus Accidents
School buses pose a number of unique hazards to pedestrians and those in smaller vehicles. According to the National Safety Council, “School bus-related crashes killed 54 people nationwide in 2020, down by over 50% compared to 2019 according to National Safety Council (NSC) tabulations of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).” Bus drivers should take a number of measures in order to avoid collisions.
- Bus drivers should continuously scan the road ahead of them.
- Bus drivers should abstain from alcohol and other intoxicating substances.
- Bus drivers should check their blind spots before making left turns.
Left turns are among the most dangerous maneuvers that drivers can make. For reference, left turns are involved in 10 times more fatal collisions than right turns. If a driver fails to yield to a pedestrian crossing the road before making a left turn, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that school bus accidents are properly investigated.
- Photos of the accident site should be taken.
- Medical records should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- The police report for the collision should be reviewed.
School buses are considered “common carriers.” Their drivers are held to a high standard in terms of safety. Despite this, many school bus drivers make dangerous maneuvers that lead to pedestrians being seriously injured or killed. The family of any person who died in a school bus accident may have legal recourse. They can hold the school district accountable through a wrongful death claim.
Investigating Mamaroneck School Bus Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. extend our deepest condolences to the family of the victims of this collision. This was a horrific tragedy that should have never taken place. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what went wrong.
Do you need more information about a Mamaroneck school bus accident? Our team of school bus accident attorneys is here to help in any way that we can. We are committed to holding school districts accountable for their wrongful actions. 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.
