[01-31-2023] Riverside County, CA – Several People Injured and 28-Year-Old Killed After Bus Collision in Menifee

A bus collision involving another vehicle fatally struck a 28-year-old, identified as Mauricio M., and injured several people in Menifee on Tuesday afternoon, January 31, 2023.

Authorities confirmed that the crash transpired around 3:15 p.m. at the intersection of Ethanac and Matthews roads.

According to reports, the victim was driving a Ford Mustang west on Matthews, where witnesses saw him shifting between traffic lanes as he approached the intersection, apparently to avoid slower vehicles.

A Riverside Transit Agency bus carrying an unspecified number of passengers was traveling eastbound on Matthews when the Mustang appeared in front of it.

The bus driver could not avoid the Mustang’s path, which caused both vehicles to collide.

Paramedics immediately responded and pronounced the 28-year-old driver dead at the scene. He was the only occupant inside.

Meanwhile, several RTA bus passengers sustained minor to moderate injuries.

The victims were treated on the spot, while others were transported to a regional trauma center for further treatment.

The crash is still being investigated.

Anyone with information about the accident was asked to call the Traffic Bureau at 951-723-1690.

Fatal Bus Collision Statistics

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), 232 people were killed in bus accidents in 2017. Compared to 2016, fatal bus accidents decreased by 1%.

Commuter buses accounted for 13% of all bus accidents that killed passengers between 2007 and 2017. Around 40% of the buses were school buses, with the remaining 35% being public buses. In 2017, 13 intercity buses were involved in tragic accidents in the United States. This year has seen the fewest bus accidents since the FMCSA began keeping records.

In 2018, 117 people were killed in school bus accidents, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Meanwhile, in California, 277 people were killed, and 3,939 were injured.

Human error is to blame for the vast majority of bus accidents. An accident can occur when bus drivers fail to pay attention or complete their duties. Other types of negligence could lead to a bus accident, such as failing to maintain the vehicle in good condition or inadequately training drivers.

How To Submit a Police Report After an Accident

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Bus Accident Lawyers in Menifee

If you have been involved in a bus accident, you must obtain legal representation as soon as possible. A bus company’s insurance company or another party may pressure you to accept much lower compensation.

In bus accidents, establishing liability is more challenging than in auto accidents. Aside from the driver, other parties may be liable for your injuries, with many sharing responsibility.

You can count on our Menifee bus accident lawyers to conduct an immediate investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Our legal team will guide you through each step of the process to ensure your case’s success.

Our attorneys are ready to assist you if you have been injured in a California bus accident. Call us at (888) 488-1391 or through our website’s “Do I Have A Case?” form.