Ogden, UT (November 5, 2020) – One person was seriously injured after a vehicle collided with a UTA bus in Weber County.
Per reports from the Weber County Police Department, the crash happened around 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of 30th Street and Washington Boulevard.
UTA spokesperson Carl Arky said that one person in the vehicle was injured and transported to the hospital via ambulance. The victim’s condition is unknown at this time.
There were no passengers on the bus, but it was not immediately clear if the bus driver sustained any injuries.
Information about the cause of the crash was not available. However, traffic was closed in all directions as the bus sat in the middle of the intersection and police conducted their initial investigation.
Officials did not say if anyone was cited in the incident. The accident remains under investigation by officers.
Our thoughts are with those injured in the accident. We hope for their full recovery.
The Utah Highway Safety Office reported that, in 2001, there a total of 2,884 accidents involving tractor-trailers or buses took place. Oftentimes, these accidents result in serious injuries and nearly 50 were responsible for victim fatalities.
Furthermore, 2010 saw a drastic increase in those totals, with more than 500,000 of these large vehicle accidents occurring throughout the year. These collisions left upwards of 100,000 victims suffering from critical injuries, and approximately 5000 victims dead.
Although it is true that no amount of money can ever make us feel whole again after losing a loved one due to the careless and negligent actions of other motorists, families find that having the financial resources necessary to cover medical treatment, lost earnings, funeral costs, and other expenses they endure after losing loved ones is helpful.
When victims sustain serious injuries or families lose loved ones in accidents as a result of another driver’s negligence, it is crucial that they seek legal guidance from a qualified and responsive Salt Lake City wrongful death attorney as soon as possible. Those who have suffered through an accident that occurs through no fault of their own may be entitled to compensation to help them move forward.
Utah car accident attorneys Joseph Jardine and Peter Goodall at Jardine Law Offices P.C., PC is committed to helping families move forward in the best way imaginable after enduring the sudden loss of a loved one as a result of negligence.
Our attorneys provide trusted and compassionate representation to ensure families are able to get the justice they deserve from those who cause them unimaginable harm. If you have lost a loved one as a result of a truck or bus driver, contact our personal injury attorneys in Salt Lake City at 801-350-3506 to schedule a free case evaluation to discuss options available for you.
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