At Least Three Injured in Anaheim Crash Involving Public Transit Bus
- May 27, 2023
- Barnes Admin
At Least Three Injured in Anaheim Crash Involving Public Transit Bus
Anaheim, CA – On Friday, May 26, 2023, a collision between an Orange County Transportation Authority bus and a Lexus sedan resulted in injuries for at least three individuals in Anaheim. The accident happened outside Disneyland theme park at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Disney Way just after 10 p.m. Reports suggest that the driver of the Lexus was making a right turn from a left turn lane, resulting in the crash with the OCTA bus that was carrying multiple passengers. At least three individuals were taken to the hospital due to the accident.
While the exact cause of the accident is still under investigation, initial reports suggest that the Lexus driver’s actions were responsible.
Bus Accidents
Unfortunately, there are over 60,000 bus accidents each year. In this accident, those injured, and their families should hire an investigative team to evaluate all aspects surrounding the crash. This includes reviewing:
- Vehicle blind spots
- Driving records
- The route the bus was traveling
- Recent maintenance history
- Driver accident history
- Vehicle accident history
- Any video evidence of the crash
- Video from the bus
- Inspection of roadway conditions
- Speed the car was travelling
- Police accident report
- Any testing of driver for drugs and alcohol
- Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol
- Phone and texting records of the driver
- Accident history on this roadway
- All eyewitness accounts of the accident
Bus Accident Attorneys
As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped many clients injured in bus accidents and have found that some common causes include:
- Inexperienced drivers
- Distracted driving
- Fatigue
- Speeding or reckless driving
- Congested roads
- Inadequate vehicle maintenance
Our trusted and experienced bus accident attorneys have helped thousands of people injured in bus accidents get the best result possible. From the first phone conversation through to the final settlement, the team of attorneys at The Barnes Firm will work hard for you every step of the way.
Call (800) 800-0000 today for a FREE case evaluation. It could be the best call you make.