What began as an exciting trip to the Los Angeles Brea Tar pits on Sunday, January 11, 2009, ended in an emergency triage scene when two school buses collided on the northbound 405 Interstate. The injured students, from Lennox Middle School, were treated at the scene and taken to local hospitals. New reports indicated about 50 paramedics and firefighters and 11 ambulances covered the scene and treated injured students. The rear-end collision occurred at about 9:40am near Palms Boulevard, where roadwork was conducted. Students reported feeling the bus “stop super hard” and being knocked off their seat. Students complained of immediate hip and back pain as a result of the sudden impact. The first bus driven by Carmen Gutierrez came to an abrupt stop due to slow traffic ahead, while the second bus driver, Ulises Torres crashed into it. Both buses are operated by Durham School Services and were traveling at approximately 50-55 mph. The buses were then escorted off the freeway and parked in a lot to address injured parties. Some students did not sustain any injuries, but watched as some of their classmates were taken in protective neck collars and body boards.
Lederer & Nojima LLP has represented numerous individuals injured while aboard a bus. The injured party is an innocent bystander, injured as a result of the negligence for the bus driver or outside party causing the accident. Please contact our experienced attorneys for a free evaluation.
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