Stephen Corbeil Injured in Angelina County School Bus Crash on US 69 at Thigpen Road

Angelina County, Texas (November 17, 2020) – Several people were injured in a school bus crash Monday morning in Angelina County, according to the Texas DPS.

The crash happened around 7:00 a.m., November 16, at the intersection of US 69 and Thigpen Road.

According to a preliminary investigation, a Central ISD school bus was facing eastbound on Thigpen Road when the driver failed to yield right of way at the intersection and was hit by a southbound 2001 Chevrolet pickup, which was trying to cross the southbound lanes of US 69.

The school bus driver was uninjured in the crash. Eight of the twenty-eight passengers in the bus sustained minor injuries in the crash.

The Chevrolet driver, Stephen Corbeil, 74, of Pollok, and his passenger were taken to CHI St. Luke’s Hospital in Lufkin for treatment.

The crash remains under investigation.

We hope Stephen Corbeil recovers quickly. 

Common Causes of Automobile Accidents

While there are many causes of car accidents, the most common reasons for 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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