[02-22-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Person Injured After a Stolen Limo Party Bus Crashes into a Vehicle in Acton

At least one person was hurt after a stolen limo party bus crashed into another vehicle in Acton on Tuesday afternoon, February 22, 2022.

The pursuit of the stolen limo party bus started at around 11:30 a.m. on the 5 Freeway in San Fernando Valley.

One spike strip was deployed to slow down the party bus. Unfortunately, it was unsuccessful as the bus driver continued driving north onto the 14 Freeway.

The bus then rear-ended a Hyundai sedan on Pearblossom Highway before drifting into oncoming traffic and coming to a stop.

A woman inside the Hyundai sedan was injured in the mishap. She sustained moderate injuries.

The bus driver was then taken into custody but local authorities. Information about the suspect’s identity has not been released.

An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Bus Accident Statistics

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), bus accidents claimed the lives of 109 persons in 2019.

A rear-end collision, in this case, caused the accident. Rear-end collisions are among the most common forms of car collisions in California. In 2011, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported 118,029 drivers involved in rear-end incidents with injuries and 405 drivers involved in rear-end collisions that resulted in fatalities.

The collision was caused by a party bus. A party bus is essentially a mobile nightclub with no security or systems to ensure that customers drink responsibly.

The most common cause of party bus accidents is people falling off the vehicle. In actuality, passengers falling off the bus were involved in ten of the 22 accidents described above. In most cases, the victim hit or fell on the exit lever, which opened the door and allowed them to exit.

Bus Accident Lawyers for Victims in Los Angeles County

Any California bus accident victim who sustains injuries has two primary options for pursuing compensation.

A settlement with the company’s insurer or a lawsuit is both options. If you receive a settlement offer from the bus company’s insurance company, you are free to accept it. Personal injury claims are more likely to result in higher compensation than a lawsuit.

Talk to a Los Angeles bus accident lawyer for help with your case. Every bus accident is unique, and as a result, victims will have a wide range of possibilities. After a serious car accident, most victims have the following options:

Bus accident victims in California should contact Arash Law for a free consultation. Your rights as an injured victim are important to us. We can be reached at (888) 488-1391 at any time.