[02-16-2023] San Diego County, CA – Female Pedestrian Sustained Injuries After Being Struck by Bus in Normal Heights

A bus collision left a 44-year-old woman with injuries in San Diego on Thursday night, February 16, 2023.

Reports indicated that the crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. at 3900 El Cajon Boulevard in the Normal Heights neighborhood.

According to authorities, the female pedestrian was walking northbound across the westbound lanes when a 66-year-old man was driving an MTS bus westbound on the same street.

It appears that the woman stepped in front of the bus and was struck by it. As a result, she suffered an open fracture in her lower left leg.

Officials do not believe alcohol played a role in the collision, and investigations are currently underway.

Anyone with information on the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.

Bus Collision Statistics

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) reports that 232 people were killed in bus accidents in 2017. In comparison with 2016, fatal bus accidents decreased by 1%.

Between 2007 and 2017, commuter buses accounted for 13% of all accidents involving fatalities. Approximately 40% were school buses, while the remaining 35% were public buses. Thirteen intercity buses were involved in tragic accidents in the United States in 2017.

In 2018, 117 people died in school bus accidents, according to the National Safety Council (NSC). Similarly, 3939 people were injured, and 277 were killed in California.

Bus accidents are primarily caused by human error. An accident may occur when bus drivers fail to pay attention or perform their duties properly. Failure to maintain the bus in good condition or provide proper training to the bus driver could also result in a bus accident.

What To Do Following an Accident

We can help you obtain a police report if you have been involved in an accident.

You only have to provide us with the details of what occurred and where it occurred. Our team will contact the relevant parties and provide you with all the required information.

This process is handled for every client, so you do not have to worry whether or not your insurance will cover any damages or injuries – we will make sure everything is covered.

Bus Accident Attorneys in San Diego

After being involved in a bus accident, you must seek legal counsel as soon as possible. Insurance companies or parties allied with the bus company may press you to accept far less compensation.

Liability is typically more challenging to establish in bus collisions than car accidents. Aside from the driver, several other parties may be liable for your injuries, with many sharing liabilities.

You can count on our San Diego bus accident attorneys at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., to conduct an immediate investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Our legal professionals will walk you through the steps necessary to ensure the success of your case.

If you have been injured in a California bus accident, please call us at (888) 488-1391 or fill out our “Do I Have A Case?” form.