[12-13-2022] San Bernardino County, CA – One Killed, Several Injured After Bus Rolled Over in Barstow

One person was killed, and numerous others were injured in a tragic bus rollover crash in Barstow on Tuesday night, December 13, 2022.

The fatal collision transpired around 11:32 p.m. close to northbound Interstate 15, just south of Rasor Road.

Authorities responded to the scene and discovered a 50-plus occupant passenger bus on its wheels off the road’s right shoulder.

Emergency personnel declared it a mass casualty incident (MCI), which occurs when the number of patients exceeds the number of available healthcare services.

One person died at the site, seven were critically hurt, and several more sustained minor injuries.

Currently, the number of people aboard the bus during the collision remains unknown.

A SIG Alert was issued informing motorists of a full road closure on the southbound motorway where the crash happened. CHP logs show that the freeway reopened at 2 a.m., with the #2 lanes closed.

Fatal Bus Collision Statistics

In 2017, 232 persons were killed in bus accidents, reported the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This was 1% fewer than the 234 fatal bus accidents in 2016.

Between 2007 and 2017, commuter buses were responsible for 13% of all bus accidents that killed passengers in the United States. Around 40% were school buses, whereas 35% were public ones. In the United States in 2017, 13 intercity buses were involved in tragic accidents. Since the FMCSA began keeping records, this year has seen the fewest bus accidents.

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

The majority of bus accidents are caused by human error. An accident can occur when bus drivers fail to pay attention or complete their duties. Other types of negligence could result in a bus accident, such as neglecting to keep the vehicle in good condition or providing proper training to bus drivers.

Bus Accident Lawyers in Barstow

If you sustained injuries due to a bus accident, you should consult an attorney as quickly as possible. Insurance companies or other parties on the bus company’s side may urge you to accept considerably lesser compensation.

Liability in bus accidents is typically more difficult to establish than in car accidents. Aside from the driver, several other parties may be liable for your injuries, and many parties may share liability.

Our bus accident attorneys in Barstow will conduct an immediate investigation to discover who is to blame. Our legal experts will walk you through all of the procedures so that your case has the highest possibility of success.

If a bus accident has left you injured in California, don’t hesitate to contact us at (888) 488-1391 or click on the “Do I Have A Case?” form to request a free case evaluation.