![[05-24-2024] Two People Injured, Including Student, After Collision Involving School Bus in South Lake Tahoe](https://ak1.to//AmjUc.webp)
Two people were injured, including a student, after a collision involving a school bus in South Lake Tahoe on Friday morning, May 24, 2024.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just after 8:00 a.m. at Sacramento Avenue and Merced Avenue.
CHP said that the vehicle’s driver ran through a stop sign in the intersection, resulting in a collision with a Lake Tahoe Unified School Bus.
More than a dozen students were onboard the bus at the time of the accident, but only one was reportedly injured and taken to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
One person from the vehicle that ran the stop sign was also injured. It is still unclear if the injured person from the vehicle involved was the driver or a passenger.
None of the injured individuals were identified at this time. All injuries reported were described as only minor.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation. No arrests have been made yet.
Additional information was not immediately available.
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.
