![[01-14-2025] Two Injured After Multi-Vehicle Crash Involving Special Needs School Bus on Fair Oaks Boulevard](https://ak1.to//7b36N.webp)
Two adults sustained minor injuries in a multi-vehicle collision involving a special needs school bus on Fair Oaks Boulevard in Sacramento on Tuesday afternoon, January 14, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. when the school bus ran a red light while turning left onto Fair Oaks Boulevard from eastbound Arden Way.
The bus collided with a westbound vehicle and subsequently struck a traffic signal pole, which fell onto a third vehicle.
Two adults in their 20s and 30s, who were in the second vehicle, were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. Five students were on the bus at the time of the crash but were not injured.
Authorities confirmed that impairment was not a factor in the collision. The cause of the crash 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.
