Kalamazoo, MI (June 23, 2023) - Two students were hurt after an SUV collided with a school bus in Kalamazoo on Thursday morning, June 22.

The accident was reported at the intersection of E. Main Street and N. 30th Avenue early that morning. Forty students from kindergarten to eighth grade were on a Comstock Public Schools bus when an SUV failed to stop at the intersection and crashed into the vehicle. Two students on board were injured and treated at the scene.

The driver of the SUV was hospitalized for treatment of sustained injuries. The area was temporarily closed, and authorities urged other motorists to avoid the scene.

An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

School Bus Accidents in Michigan

Statistics show that a total of 1,207 people lost their lives in accidents involving school transportation between 2009 and 2018, or 121 each year on average. Nearly 70 percent of fatalities in school bus accidents were passengers in other vehicles. Only 20.6 percent of the 1,207 fatalities were students, as defined by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, as those who were 18 years old or younger.It could be difficult to understand the severity of your injuries after a car accident. Adrenaline is known to dramatically alter your perception, making it challenging for you to accurately assess how seriously you were hurt. Get medical help as soon as you can if you are hurt in one of the many car accidents that happen every day in Michigan. Delaying medical attention could make it more challenging for you to recover and file a claim for compensation.After being wounded by a negligent motorist, you must be ready to fight for compensation and be informed of your alternatives for recovery. It might be challenging to pursue compensation on your own for an accident, and many victims typically lack the skills to submit a personal injury claim. The rest of your life will be greatly impacted by your ability to pay for your damages. You need legal support on your side from the very beginning of your case if you want to be certain that you can pursue the full and fair worth of your claim.If you were hurt in a car accident, the attorneys at Christopher Trainor & Associates can assist you in obtaining the full amount of compensation you are entitled to for your injuries and other damages. It can be challenging to deal with the repercussions of a car accident on your own, and many victims worry about how they will pay for their losses and medical expenses. In order to get you the money you require for a complete recovery, our attorneys will work to ensure that the careless driver is held accountable. Call our offices at 248-886-8650 to arrange a meeting with a Kalamazoo personal injury lawyer to discuss your legal options.Note:Our firm utilized outside sources when creating this post. We have not independently verified the facts regarding this accident. If you find incorrect information, contact Christopher Trainor & Associates immediately so that we correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available about the accident. This post can be removed upon request. Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photograph used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene. This post is not a solicitation for business.