![[03-18-2025] Three Students, Teen Driver Injured in School Bus Crash Near Manteca](https://ak1.to//rwm4F.webp)
A 17-year-old driver and three students sustained injuries in a crash involving a school bus south of Manteca on Tuesday morning, March 18, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the school bus, reportedly affiliated with the Ripon Unified School District, was stopped around 7:17 a.m. on eastbound West Ripon Road near Alice Road to pick up students.
The bus had its flashing red lights on and the stop sign was deployed as the bus driver exited the vehicle holding a handheld stop sign.
A pickup truck, driven by a 17-year-old girl, struck the rear of the bus at approximately 55 mph. At the time of the crash, 34 students were on board, three of whom sustained minor injuries. No students were transported to the hospital.
The teen driver of the pickup truck suffered non-life-threatening major injuries. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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.
