[08-15-2022] Tulare County, CA – Bus Passengers Suffered Minor Injuries After a Woman Crashed Into Three Vehicles in Visalia

Bus passengers suffered minor injuries following a multi-vehicle collision on Monday afternoon. August 15, 2022.

The accident happened at about 1:30 p.m. on Court Street near Murray Avenue.

56-year-old Annette R. ransacked the bus before crashing into vehicles and a fence.

She started punching a male passenger and seized his phone. The bus driver then stopped to let passengers off and tried to apprehend the suspect.

The female suspect allegedly sat in the driver’s seat at that point and started the vehicle while passengers were still on board. It slammed against a barrier and eventually stopped.

The suspect allegedly armed herself with a small pipe, but cops persuaded her to turn herself in.

She is currently being processed for booking into jail after being accused of robbery, carjacking, abduction, and hit-and-run.

Multi-Vehicle Crash Statistics

A recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) analysis found that more than 13,000 fatalities—or more than 40% of all motor vehicle accidents yearly—occurred in multi-vehicle incidents involving passenger vehicles.

According to the NHTSA, there are about two million multi-vehicle crashes annually. This amounts to roughly one-third of the total accidents that occur each year.

These collisions frequently occur on roads when hundreds of vehicles are traveling side by side at high speeds. Due to this, it may be difficult for many drivers approaching an accident to stop at a safe distance, which may result in collisions with other vehicles.

Tulare County Multi-vehicle Crash Lawyers

In crowded crossroads or on highways, multi-vehicle accidents are more frequent. These collisions are frequently the result of careless drivers who are distracted, speeding, inclement weather, sleepy, or intoxicated.

It becomes challenging to file a claim after this kind of incident. This is because several vehicles are involved, making assessing culpability more difficult. Due to several victims, numerous negligent drivers, cross-claims, and insufficient insurance, multi-vehicle crash claims are more complicated.

Our Tulare multi-vehicle accident lawyers at Arash Law have a long and successful track record of defending injured clients and their families. They can help you avoid the common mistakes that claimants make and make sure that you are fairly and fully compensated for your losses.

Call us at (888) 488-1391 for immediate assistance, or send us an email to arrange for a FREE examination of your case.