Six People Injured In Washington DC Collision Between Fire Truck and Tour Bus By Pennsylvania Avenue at Alabama Avenue Southeast
WASHINGTON D.C., VIRGINIA (August 27, 2022) – At least six people were injured in a Washington D.C. tour bus accident with a Fire and EMS truck on Pennsylvania Avenue.
Washington D.C. police officials are saying that the collision took place on Wednesday. The fire truck was on its way to a service call when it was involved in a collision with a tour bus.
Paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victims. A total of six people were injured including five people who were on the tour bus.
A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.
Liability In Washington D.C. Tour Bus Accidents
Buses are among the safest forms of transportation. But they pose a number of unique hazards to passenger vehicles. According to Journalist’s Resource, ” on average, about 63,000 buses [of all kinds] are involved in an accident each year; about 14,000 result in an injured person, and 325 result in a fatal injury.” The vast majority of these accidents were preventable and involved some amount of human error. There are a number of factors that could contribute to a bus accident.
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Inclement weather
- Driver fatigue
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid collisions. They must be particularly cautious around emergency vehicles and yield as required by law. Pursuant to D.C. Municipal Code 2210.2, “Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle, the operator of a streetcar shall immediately stop the car clear of any intersection and keep it in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.” If a driver fails to yield to an authorized emergency vehicle like a fire truck, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. Victims of car accidents tend to suffer very serious injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Organ damage
- Spinal cord injuries
The FMCSA requires buses that can carry 16 or more passengers to have at least $5,000,000 worth of liability coverage. Any person that is injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A bus accident attorney can examine all of the unique facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating A Washington D.C. Tour Bus Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this collision. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be a thorough investigation for the sake of all of the victims.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? There are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to help in any way that we can. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they are entitled to. You are always welcome to reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
