![[01-24-2025] Minor To Major Injuries Reported After School Bus And Truck Collision On Avenue 12 And Road 26](https://ak1.to//oXzq.webp)
A Madera Unified District school bus was involved in a major injury crash with a truck at the intersection of Avenue 12 and Road 26 in Madera County on Friday afternoon, January 24, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol’s (CHP) preliminary investigation, a 72-year-old man driving the school bus failed to yield the right-of-way while traveling northbound on Road 26.
As the bus entered the intersection, it collided with a westbound truck driven by a 58-year-old man on Avenue 12.
The impact caused the school bus to spin 180 degrees, resulting in major injuries to the bus driver, who was transported to Community Regional Medical Center. The truck driver sustained minor injuries.
CHP confirmed that no students were on board the school bus at the time of the crash. The cause of the collision remains under investigation.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
