Macon, GA – MTA Bus Accident at Martin Luther King Jr Blvd & Cherry St Intersection
Macon, GA (July 7, 2022) – Around 6 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, July 7, an MTA bus accident happened at an intersection in Macon that led to injuries.
According to Macon Police, the accident happened at the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Cherry Street. A Subaru was traveling in the area when the driver started to make a left turn at the intersection. An MTA bus was traveling south in the area when it struck the Subaru, which the driver did not see in time. The Subaru flipped over and the bus rolled on top of the vehicle, which led to extensive damage.
Several responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were immediately dispatched to the scene to help those in need. A total of seven people were inside the bus and both a driver and a passenger were inside the Subaru. All of the victims between the two vehicles were taken to local hospitals for treatment of injuries but are expected to be okay.
Due to the severity of the accident, the roadway was blocked at the intersection until 7:15 p.m.
No further details have been released at this time. Police continue their investigation into the circumstances leading up to the accident.
We offer our thoughts to the parties recovering from injuries caused by this accident.
Bus Accidents in Georgia
Bus accidents may not be the most common type of accident. However, when they do happen, they tend to lead to catastrophe. This is due to the fact that buses are some of the largest vehicles on our roadways. Buses are known as common carriers, which means that they are expected to get passengers from one point to the next without causing harm. From the years 2000 to 2018, it was estimated that bus accidents leading to injuries increased by 15%. If you are somebody who has been hurt in a bus accident, you should have the help of an attorney on your side.
You may wonder what options you have after a bus crash, which is why you should be prepared to speak with an attorney. An attorney will be able to help you answer any questions that you may have along the way, including any of the following:
- What evidence will you need to prove that another party is at fault for your accident?
- What deadlines do you need to meet to ensure that your claim can successfully move forward?
- Will your case be settled or will it make it all the way to trial?
If you have been hurt in a bus crash, speaking with a Macon personal injury lawyer is imperative.
Our attorneys at Kenneth S. Nugent, PC are here to assist you every step of the way after a bus accident that is not your fault. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you. Being hurt in a bus accident can leave you with a long road to recovery and bills that you cannot afford to pay on your own. We will help you determine what compensation you are eligible for at this time. Please contact a bus accident attorney in Macon at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you in your time of need.
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Disclaimer: At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC Attorneys at Law, we are always looking to improve the quality and safety of our state and have been saddened by the outcome of many accidents across Georgia. We hope to inform those in our community about these accidents in the hopes that they will work to avoid serious Georgia accidents in the future. These posts are not to be taken as a solicitation for business. The information within should never be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We hope that all involved in these accidents will receive a speedy recovery.
