16 year-old Student Dead After Being Struck by School Bus in St. Joseph, Missouri

The community in St. Joseph, Missouri is grieving today, after a 16 year-high school student was killed in a tragic bus accident on Monday morning.  The 16 year old student was crossing St. Joseph Avenue on Grand in St. Joseph, MO. at 7:30 a.m. when the bus turned the corner and hit him.  He was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

The driver of the bus was shaken up as well and claims he never saw the student in the street.  Police made the driver take a breath test to determine if alcohol was involved but the driver passed.  An investiagtion is now pending.

 

At Roswold Law Group, our experienced Kansas City Child Injury Lawyers have seen far more school bus accident injuries and fatalities this year than we would ever wish to see.  It is important for all motorists to be extra aware of child pedestrians between 7 and 8 a.m. and 3 and 4 p.m. on weekdays when kids are walking to and from school.

 

We'd like to urgently remind all Kansas and Missouri motorists to practice safe and attentive driving techniques at all times no matter where you are driving.  Pedestrians are far more vulnerable to severe injury and death if they are hit by a car.  That chance for death goes up even more when something as big as a bus is involved.

 

Our deepest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the 16 year-old victim in this accident.

 

If you have a child who has been seriously injured in an accident involving an automobile or school bus, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses, including medical bills, lost wages and even burial costs if you lose a loved one.  Contact the Kansas City Personal Injury Attorneys of Roswold Law Group.

 

With over 15 years of experience in Child Injury Accidents including School Bus Accidents, we may be able to help your family through this difficult time.  Call our firm today to set up your free consultation to discuss your case.