Several Injured in Live Oak County Mexico Charter Bus Crash on U.S. Highway 59 near George West

Live Oak County, Texas (May 28, 2020) – Two people were hospitalized Wednesday night following a head-on crash involving a Mexico charter bus three miles south of George West, according to troopers.

The crash happened just after 9:00 p.m. May 27, on U.S. Highway 59.

Troopers said the bus was traveling southbound on the highway when a northbound Chevy passenger car crossed the center line and crashed head-on into the bus.

The bus with 20 people on board was traveling to Mexico from Houston.

The Chevy driver was airlifted to Corpus Christi hospital with serious injuries.

One passenger on the bus was taken to a Beeville hospital by ambulance for treatment.

Other passengers on the bus were treated for minor injuries. 

The DPS is investigating the crash.

We hope the injured victims recover quickly.

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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