Multi-vehicle Crash Leaves One Dead and Several Injured
- December 1, 2022
- Barnes Admin
Multi-vehicle Crash Leaves One Dead and Several Injured
Yonkers, NY – A crash involving multiple cars and a Bee-Line bus occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2022. The collision occurred on an overpass along Tuckahoe Road above the Sprain Brook Parkway.
According to reports, a BMW lost control and crossed over into oncoming traffic, striking a police sergeant driving an unmarked vehicle. The BMW then continued and hit a Westchester County Bee-Line bus with 30 people onboard. The police sergeant was taken to the hospital where he later died. The driver of the BMW as well as several people on the bus were injured in the collision. The investigation into this accident is ongoing.
Car Accidents
There are over six million car accidents that occur across the United States each year. In any multi-vehicle car accident, it is critical that those injured to perform an independent legal investigation and preserve evidence. This includes reviewing:
- Police accident report
- Driver accident history
- Vehicle accident history
- Inspection of roadway conditions
- Any testing of driver for drugs and alcohol
- Any history of driver with drugs and alcohol
- All Eyewitness accounts of the accident
- Any video of the crash
- Evaluation if pavement markings are clear and up to code
- Video form the bus
- Video from the police vehicle
- Accident history on this roadway
In a violent, multi-vehicle car crash, victims can be left with extensive injuries including:
- Head injuries
- Back and spine injuries
- Rib injuries
- Neck and shoulder injuries
- And many more…
Car Accident Attorneys
As one of America’s largest injury law firms, The Barnes Firm has helped clients injured in car accidents get the best result possible and have found some common causes of car accidents include:
- Texting and driving
- Distracted driving
- Fatigue
- Alcohol or drug involvement
- Inexperienced driving
- Aggressive driving
- Speeding
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact an experienced car accident attorney at The Barnes Firm today. 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.
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