Watsonville, CA – A two-vehicle collision involving a school bus and a passenger car just outside of Watsonville on Tuesday morning, August 27, 2024, left multiple people injured, including a child, according to KSBW.
The crash occurred around 7:28 AM on Green Valley Road when a 28-year-old man from Freedom was driving a 2020 Kia Forte northbound and his vehicle unexpectedly crossed into the southbound lane. The Kia collided head-on with a school bus driven by a 37-year-old Watsonville woman.
The impact of the collision left the Kia driver with injuries, and a 13-year-old student on the school bus was also hurt. Emergency responders were quickly on the scene, providing medical assistance to those injured. Both the driver and the student were transported to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
The school bus was carrying 43 students at the time of the accident. The front of the vehicle sustained visible damage, including burn marks, illustrating the severity of the impact.
CHP has confirmed that neither drugs nor alcohol are suspected to have played a role in the crash. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Personal Injury Claims
After a vehicular accident, victims and their families often face not only emotional distress but also the sudden financial burdens of medical bills, loss of income during recovery, and, in tragic cases, burial expenses.
These costs should be borne by those responsible for causing the injuries and their insurance provider. However, insurance companies typically try to minimize the compensation for any claim they cannot deny. This is why having the assistance of a skilled personal injury attorney is crucial to ensuring justice for victims of vehicular accidents.
