Santa Clara County, CA: School Bus Crash in San Jose
Santa Clara County, California (March 18, 2018): Authorities are conducting an active investigation into a hit-and-run collision involving a school bus carrying 32 children in San Jose, CA, on Thursday morning, March 15, 2018. Only limited information has been made available to the public while the investigation remains ongoing.
Officials believe the collision happened just after 10:00 a.m. when a hit-and-run driver collided with a school bus in the northbound lanes of Highway 101 connector to Highway 880. The bus stopped along the side of Highway 101 and emergency response crews were swiftly dispatched to the accident scene to attend to the children and other occupants of the bus. At least two people were transported to hospitals for injuries following the accident and another two people were reportedly treated at the scene. The total number of victims and the severity of the injuries involved has not been released and no further details have been provided at this time.
The Los Angeles Injury Group would like to send our sympathies to the victims and offer our prayers for the full and complete recovery of those who were injured in this terrible collision. Motor vehicle crashes have long been a leading cause of injury across the United States, and even where critical injuries have been miraculously avoided, the aftermath of a motor vehicle collision can be incredibly burdensome and overwhelming. It is important for accident victims to know that they may have recourse under the personal injury laws of their state.
If you or someone you love suffered injuries as a result of a motor vehicle collision, you may have a legal right to recover monetary compensation for your pain, loss, and expenses under California law. The Los Angeles Injury Group is dedicated to helping victims get the relief they need and the justice they deserve. Call us at 310-954-7248 and schedule a free consultation to discuss your case and review your options with one of our trusted and experienced motor vehicle crash attorneys today.
