A bus accident in New York claimed the lives of 15 passengers after the collision involving a Worldwide Tour bus and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 95. People’s Daily Online reports, “The bus driver, who survived the crash, told police that a tractor-trailer clipped the bus from the behind and fled.”
The crash took place around 5:30 a.m. in the Bronx near Westchester County. The bus skidded off the road and hit a sign pole near Exit 14. Police identified the truck driver and have described him as cooperating with the investigation.
New York City personal injury lawyers understand the dangers of big city bus accidents. It is crucial to contact an experienced attorney when involved in a bus or other mass-transit accident. In such cases, state and federal regulations will play key role in determining and proving a negligence claim.
In this case, authorities are investigating whether the driver may have fallen asleep or been under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The media is reporting he is a convicted felon and that the bus company has faced multiple safety violations in recent years.
The Transit Bus Safety Resource Guide offers several tips to drivers for keeping passengers safe:
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration suggests car drivers remember these key points to be able to easily share the roads with buses, trucks and other large vehicles on our roads:
-Look out for blind spots. Trucks and buses have large blind spots and may not be able to see you at all times. Remember, if you can’t see the driver, they can’t see you.
-Be sure not to cut in front of larger vehicles. The bigger the vehicle, the longer it takes to stop.
-Be careful around turns. Large vehicles are designed to make wide turns, trying to squeeze through may result in an inescapable situation.
Officials of World Wide Travel of New York declined commenting on the incident. According to The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the transportation company had received five driving violations since December of 2009. The USA Today reports the company has been put on alert by the federal government.
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