Houston car accident lawyers know that accidents are a regular part of city life, but when they involve vehicles carrying a large number of people—such as a bus, they are particularly harrowing.
On Thursday night, a Spring Branch ISD school bus was hit by a speeding Cadillac near the Katy freeway. Luckily, the school bus was empty except for the driver, because she had just dropped off all the kids after a game. The bus driver was headed back to the bus barn to retire for the evening when she was struck by a speeding Cadillac.
The accident happened at about 10:30 p.m., on a westbound feeder road near the Katy Freeway. The bus was attempting to make a right turn onto Witte, when a speeding Cadillac exited the Katy Freeway at Gessner, drove over into the right lane and slammed into the back of the school bus. The impact was so great that the bus flipped over and landed in a roadside ditch.
The female driver of the Cadillac was taken to the nearby Memorial Hermann Hospital with serious injuries. The bus driver sustained only minor bumps and bruises and was treated at the scene of the accident. What caused the speeding Cadillac to lose control is unknown and the Spring Branch ISD police are assisting with the investigation.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a motor vehicle accident call Houston car accident attorney Joe Stephens at 713.224.0000 for a free consultation. Joe Stephens is a Houston injury attorney with over 26 years of experience serving the Houston and South Texas communities. You may also fill out an online contact form and a member of The Stephens Law Firm will contact you within 24 hours to schedule your free consultation. Call Joe Stephens today to get the help and advice that you need.
