Charlotte, NC — Three people were hospitalized following an accident with a school bus in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Friday, April 17, 2015. The accident took place on Holabird Lane, near the intersection with West Blvd., around 8:00 in the morning.
Reports don’t make it clear exactly how the accident took place. However, photos from the scene show a car wedged beneath the rear, right side of the bus. Three people inside the car were injured — one with potential life-threatening injuries — and transported to a nearby hospital.
Six students were on the bus at the time of the crash. None were injured.
The names of those involved have not been released.
Scene of the Accident
View from the Road
Commentary
There’s still a lot we don’t know about this accident. It’s very possible that it happened because there was something wrong with the victims’ vehicle. If that turns out to be the case, then it’s possible that liability for the crash could fall on the manufacturer.
It’s also possible that the accident happened because of driver inattention. In those accidents it’s often the case that a driver will be held responsible for their passengers. If a passenger is hurt because of the actions of the driver, the driver can be held liable for it. Again, we don’t know what caused this crash, so these are just a few possibilities.
— Grossman Law Offices
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