Eight Children and Driver Injured in San Patricio County School Bus Crash at TX-359 and County Road 1038

San Patricio County, Texas (February 4, 2021) – Eight children and a driver were injured early Wednesday morning in a school bus crash in San Patricio County, according to deputies.

The crash happened on February 3, at the intersection of TX-359 and County Road 1038, south of Mathis.

Deputies said a school bus was traveling southbound when it attempted to turn left onto CR 1038 and was hit by a southbound car that was passing a set of vehicles.

Eight children in the bus sustained minor injuries in the crash.

The bus driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons of driver negligence include driver inattention; cell phone use; 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 while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,” Attorney Joel A. Gordon said. Mr. Gordon believes that an independent investigation is important. An Attorney will help obtain the crash report, secure accident photos, interview witnesses, and create a claim.

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