Savannah, GA – Hit-and-Run CAT Bus Accident on Wheaton St
Savannah, GA (July 19, 2022) – On Monday evening, July 18, a hit-and-run CAT bus took place on a roadway in Savannah.
Savannah Police confirmed that the accident happened on Wheaton Street in the evening hours. A white cargo van was traveling in the area when it made contact with a CAT bus due to reasons that are not yet known. The driver of the bus immediately swerved out of the way and came to a stop in Blackshear Park. The occupants inside the van then got out of their vehicle and fled the scene on foot.
Several responders, including paramedics and fire crews, were dispatched to the scene to help those in need. Occupants inside the CAT bus, who have not yet been identified, sustained injuries as a result of the crash. The parties were treated and then taken to local hospitals for further treatment.
Due to the severity of the collision, a portion of the road was blocked in the area for some time. Police worked to clear the scene as quickly as possible. It is not known if the driver or passengers inside the van were caught by police.
No further details have been released but the investigation continues.
Our thoughts go out to the parties injured in this accident with hopes of a full recovery.
Bus Accidents in Georgia
Accidents happen in the blink of an eye throughout the state of Georgia every single year. Though many of these accidents involve passenger vehicles and trucks, others involve buses and other common carriers. A common carrier is a type of transportation that takes passengers from one point to another for a fee. Being hurt in a bus accident can affect your life in a variety of ways, especially if you have sustained injuries. Having help from a legal advocate is essential during these difficult times.
The aftermath of a bus accident might be one of the most difficult things that you have ever endured. Many serious injuries stem from these accidents, including the following:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Organ damage
- Broken bones
- Burns
- Paralysis
These injuries tend to land victims in the hospital or cause them to miss out on time in the workplace. If you have been hurt in a bus accident and wonder where you can turn, you should speak with a skilled Savannah personal injury lawyer immediately.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, PC, our attorneys are here for you after a bus accident that was caused by another party. We believe that you have every right to hold a responsible party liable for the harm that they have caused you in an accident. Not all accident claims are cut-and-dry, which means that you may face difficulties as you move forward during these complex times. Luckily, an attorney will be able to walk you through this process and ensure that all of your questions are being answered along the way. We will stand by your side when you need it the most. Please contact a bus accident attorney in Savannah at (888) 579-1790 to find out how we can help you in your time of need.
Note: We have constructed this post using outside sources, including news bulletins and first-hand accounts from outside sources. The details concerning this accident have not been independently verified and so, if you have identified false information, please inform us immediately. We will adjust the post to reflect accurate content.
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.
