Investigation Underway After Several Students Injured In Yorktown School Bus Collision Involving Hummer SUV
YORKTOWN, NEW YORK (August 25, 2024) – Multiple students were injured in a Yorktown school bus collision along Route 132 by the Taconic State Parkway.
Yorktown police officials are saying that the incident took place around 9:20 a.m. on Friday. Investigators suspect that a Hummer SUV pulled in front of a school bus before they collided.
Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene in order to help all of the victims. Multiple students were injured and transported to the hospital.
The driver of the Hummer may have suffered a medical emergency prior to the crash. A full investigation remains ongoing at this time.
Liability For Yorktown School Bus Collisions
Speeding is a major cause of vehicle collisions in the United States. According to the Department of Transportation, “Eighteen percent of the drivers involved were speeding at the time of the crashes, and 29 percent of those killed were in speeding-related traffic crashes.” Several other factors could contribute to collisions.
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Medical conditions
- Poor driving habits
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. Bus drivers are considered common carriers and must be particularly cautious. If a bus driver fails to take reasonable measures in order to avoid a collision, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. It is important that evidence is properly preserved after any collision.
- Medical records related to the crash should be collected.
- Eyewitnesses should be preserved.
- Surveillance footage should be sought.
- The police report should be reviewed.
It can be hard to know where to begin after any bus collision. Victims often have very serious injuries. Many of these injuries may not be immediately apparent after a collision. Adrenaline from a collision can easily mask serious injuries. Any person injured in a school bus accident may be able to seek some measure of justice through a civil claim.
Investigating New York Car Accidents
We at Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C. were deeply concerned to hear about this Yorktown bus collision. Any person who may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be some accountability for the sake of all those impacted.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured in a Yorktown school bus collision? You may have legal recourse. Our team of personal injury attorneys is here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims are aware of their rights and that those rights 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.
