RTS Bus Collision Causes Multiple Injuries

• March 12, 2023
• Barnes Admin

RTS Bus Collision Causes Multiple Injuries

Rochester, NY – An accident involving a Regional Transit Service (RTS) bus, and another vehicle occurred on Sunday, March 12, 2023, around 2:30 p.m. The accident happened on Dewey Avenue between Felix Street and Lorimer Street.

According to reports, the bus was heading south, and the car was heading north when they collided head-on. The driver of the car was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital with critical injuries. Some passengers of the bus were also transported with injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Bus Accidents 

Unfortunately, there are over 60,000 bus accidents each year. In this accident, the victims 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 bus was traveling
• 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.