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Pedestrian Killed when Hit by Bus Driven by Drunk Driver

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a bus on Saturday, May 07, 2011 in midtown Manhattan. It is now being reported that the driver of the bus, 57-year old Steve Drappel, 57, of West Palm Beach, Florida, was drinking vodka at the time of the accident.

According to reports from the scene of the fatal pedestrian injury accident, the driver had concealed his vodka in a silver-colored travel mug as he drove the tour bus through Manhattan. The acciedent was caused when the bus took a turn onto Ninth Ave. at W. 47th St., and struck the 29 year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian was caught in the rear wheels and dragged for nearly thirty feet before other drivers managed to flag down the bus.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died of massive injuries.

Drappel 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.

Have you or a loved one suffered a serious injury in an auto accident as a pedestrian in Kansas or Missouri? If so, 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 help you and your family determine the best way to proceed with your injury claim.

Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to schedule an appointment to discuss your case in strict confidence. You can get started today by downloading our free book, "10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Injury Claim". We want you to know your rights.

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