2 Injured after School Bus, SUV Collide on Highway 174 in Burleson
Two Adults Hospitalized after Highway 174 Accident at Summercrest in Burleson
Burleson, Texas (October 20, 2023) – Two people were injured in a crash involving a school bus Friday morning in Burleson, according to police.
The wreck happened on Highway 174 at Summercrest, about a mile west of 35W.
Police said the bus and the SUV collided on the highway under unclear circumstances.
The driver of the bus was taken by ambulance to Texas Health Huguley Hospital, while one occupant of the SUV was taken to the hospital. Their names and conditions were not immediately disclosed.
No students were on board the bus at the time of the crash.
Authorities temporarily closed the eastbound lanes of 174 during the investigation.
Common Causes of Automobile Accidents
There are many different reasons why automobile, pedestrian, 18-wheeler, bicycle, and motorcycle accidents occur, including driver negligence, driver inattention, texting and driving, speeding, fatigue, failure to yield the right of way from a stop sign, or private drive, running a red light, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. While the factors listed above are the main causes of most accidents, there may also be other factors involved, which is why it’s important that an investigation be conducted before evidence disappears, especially in cases involving a fatality. At Joel A. Gordon & Associates, we will act quickly to secure accident scene photos, interview witnesses, obtain police records, and secure other valuable evidence needed to win your case. Call now for a free consultation.
To speak with an attorney, Click to call: 281-943-5555.
