Los Angeles, CA (February 18, 2023) – On Wednesday, February 16, there were reported injuries after a pileup crash in Los Angeles.
The accident involved five vehicles including a school bus and a black Lincoln Navigator. The crash was first reported at around 4:34 p.m. at the intersection of Tampa Avenue and Lassen Street. There were reportedly students onboard the bus at the time of the accident.
Emergency responders were called to the scene, and at least one person was hospitalized for treatment. The Navigator was towed from the scene. Local reports indicated that alcohol was a factor in the crash.
No additional information has been provided at this time.
Local authorities are handling the ongoing accident investigation.
School Bus Collisions in California
Buses and other school transportation vehicles are involved in about 0.3% of car accidents. A total of 1,207 people lost their lives in accidents involving school transportation between 2009 and 2018, or 121 each year on average. Nearly 70% of fatalities in school bus accidents were passengers in other vehicles. A total of 249 of the 1,207 fatalities were students, as defined by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as those who were 18 years old or younger. You need to contact an attorney right away to start your claim for compensation.
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