California Bus Accident Leaves 6 Dead and 20 Injured
A tragic accident involving a Greyhound bus killed six people and injured 20 others, according to the L.A. Times.
Three young women in an SUV were traveling north on Highway 99 near Fresno, when the vehicle made a sharp turn, struck the median, rolled over and landed in the left lane. All three women were killed.
A Greyhound bus on its way from Los Angeles to Sacramento at that time struck the SUV, which was lying in the road and most likely did not have its lights on. The bus swerved and hit a Honda CR-V. The bus, the Honda and the SUV then left the highway and rolled down a 15 foot embankment. The bus, which was carrying 36 passengers, struck a tree, which killed the driver and two of the passengers and caused the bus to break into pieces.
This tragic accident began with the three young women in the SUV making a turn into the median and ended with six people dead and 20 injured, some of them critically. Police are currently investigating the accident, but in many California vehicle accidents like this one, distracted driving is the cause. In 2008 alone, 6,000 people died as the result of distracted driving.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a California auto accident due to another person’s negligence, you need to protect your legal rights. You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses (both current and future), pain and suffering, damage to your vehicle, lost wages, and more. Call the qualified San Fernando Valley auto accident attorneys at The Mandell Law Firm today at 818-886-6600 for a free consultation on your case.
