Wake Forest, NC – Wake County School Bus Rear-Ended by Pickup Truck

Wake Forest, NC (November 7, 2018) – This morning, November 7, a serious accident took place involving a Wake County.

Wake Forest, NC (November 7, 2018) – This morning, November 7, a serious accident took place involving a Wake County School Bus and a pickup truck. The rear-end accident between the two vehicles took place on Jones Dairy Road.

The police were called to the scene of the accident near Willowlawn Drive around 7:30 a.m. Thankfully, no children were on the bus at the time of the accident.

The bus was on its way to the first stop to pick up a child and was being serviced by the Heritage Middle School. Kids were on the street and witnessed the accident take place.

An 11-year-old spoke with police and said that she witnessed the truck driver’s head strike the steering wheel. Injuries were reported, but we do not know the conditions of those involved at this time.

Police continue to investigate the accident.

We were saddened to hear about this accident and hope that the bus driver and any other injured parties will be able to recover from this serious accident after the reckless actions of a party who was unable to stop in time because they were speeding or following too closely. We understand that you are dealing with the physical, emotional, and financial trauma that follows one of these accidents, and we want you to know that you are not alone.

School Bus Accidents in North Carolina 

Wake Forest, NC – Wake County School Bus Rear-Ended by Pickup TruckIn 2012, hundreds of people were seriously injured in school bus accidents and many of these people successfully brought claims against negligent parties. In just Wake County alone, 32 people were injured in 105 different accidents, and many more happened throughout other counties. The number of school bus accidents that happen every year continue to stay the same and enough is not being done to reduce these numbers.

School bus accidents can be especially difficult for those who experience them and those who are left to pick up the pieces when a loved one has been involved in one of these accidents. At the Nye Law Group, we understand just how important it is to receive the compensation you deserve following one of these serious accidents. We want to assist you during this difficult time and want to speak with you immediately if you have been negatively affected by a reckless party. We have experience helping residents of North Carolina when it comes to their personal injury claims and can help you work through the legalities of your claim where you might have otherwise faltered. Please contact us today and take strides to work toward results in your case at 912-200-5230.

Note: A variety of outside sources including news bulletins and police reports were used to create these posts and report on the injuries involved. Due to this, the details of these accidents have not been independently confirmed by our team and writing staff. In the event that false information is included in the story, please contact us immediately with the post’s title and the incorrect information, and we will correct the content.

Disclaimer: We at Nye Law Group pride ourselves as members of our local community and strive to improve the overall safety and wellbeing of everyone in our state. Our deepest condolences go out to those injured in these accidents, and we hope that by promoting an awareness of these dangers, our community can take the steps necessary to avoid them. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information provided should not be mistaken as medical or legal advice.

 

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