Nine people were hurt early Tuesday, January 5, 2010, when a San Francisco Municipal Railway bus collided with a small truck shortly after midnight. The bus accident occurred near 18th Street and De Haro Street. The collision forced the bus off the roadway and into some nearby bushes.
Seven people were taken to a nearby hospital with moderate to serious injuries, including the driver of the inbound Polk-19 bus. The driver of the truck, who suffered serious injuries, was pinned in his vehicle and had to be extricated by rescue crews. The cause of the crash is under investigation by Muni officials and the San Francisco Police Department. Muni officials have not yet commented on the San Francisco Municipal Railway bus crash.
Thankfully, everyone survived this crash, and hopefully, everyone involved will fully recover from their injuries. Based on the initial reports in the San Francisco Chronicle, it is impossible to tell what caused this collision, why the bus and the truck collided. Was there something mechanically wrong with the bus, or did the driver suffer a medical condition? Was the driver of the other truck drunk, reckless or negligent? Was the bus driver distracted or negligent on his part? The investigation will hopefully answer these questions and determine what caused this accident.
The injured bus passengers may be able to file a claim against the San Francisco Municipal Railway public transit. Muni vehicles are involved in more than 1,000 accidents every year. The number of injuries from accidents involving Muni trains and buses continue to go up. If you have been involved in this Muni accident or another SF Muni crash, consult with a San Francisco personal injury attorney to discuss your legal rights and options. An attorney can review the facts and determine your eligibility for compensation for your injuries, including medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other accident related expenses. The attorneys at Estey & Bomberger offer a free and immediate telephone consultation. To speak with an attorney, call (800)724-3817.
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