Kansas City Bus Services on Notice after Drunk Driving Pedestrian Fatality

A 29 year old pedestrian was killed after being struck by a bus in midtown Manhattan.  To make matters worse, it appears the bus driver was apparently drinking vodka at the time of the accident. Reports from the scene of the fatal pedestrian injury accident say the acciedent was caused when the bus took a turn onto Ninth Ave. at W. 47th St., and struck the 29 year-old pedestrian.

Eye witnesses claim the pedestrian was caught in the rear wheels and dragged for nearly thirty feet before other drivers managed to flag down the bus. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died of massive injuries. The bus driver failed a breathalyzer test after the accient, blowing a BAC of .08 - twice the legal limit for commercial drivers. He has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI.

Our experienced Kansas City Auto Injury Lawyers are saddened by this tragic accident.  While this particular accident happened in NY, it is sadly something that would not be uncommon to happen in Kansas City.  We want to remind all motorists about the importance of watching out for pedestrians and bicyclists in Kansas and Missouri.  Pedestrian have no protection in the event of a collision with an automobile and these accidents often lead to serious injuries, including head injuries and in some cases, death. Most likely as a motorist, only your car is going to suffer damage if any, but pedestrian accidents can be down right fatal for the pedestrians themselves.

 

If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in an auto accident as a pedestrian in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Call experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney James Roswold. With over 15 years of experience in Auto Injury Accidents, including Pedestrian Injury cases, we may be able to assist you and your family through this difficult time.

 

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