Russell Santos Killed, 1 Injured in Bus Crash on Barton Street and Krameria Avenue [Riverside, CA]

1 Killed and 1 Hospitalized after Riverside Auto Accident on Barton Street

 
RIVERSIDE, CA (July 8, 2020) – Late Tuesday morning, Russell Santos, 56, died and a person sustained injuries in a bus crash on Barton Street.
 
According to reports, the crash occurred at around 11:30 a.m. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 20-year-old Riverside driver of a 2000 Toyota Tundra traveled north on Barton Street.
 
However, the driver tried to make a left turn onto Krameria Avenue. At the same time, a small bus traveled south on Barton Street. The crash occurred when the two vehicles entered the intersection.
 
When the authorities arrived, they found a 56-year-old Riverside man, now identified as Mr. Santos, trapped in his overturned Ford bus. The authorities declared him deceased at the scene.
 
Meanwhile, responders transported the Toyota driver to a hospital with moderate injuries.
 
At this time, the authorities ruled out alcohol or drugs as factors in the crash.
 
Moreover, the authorities urge anyone with information to call Detective Jeffrey Derouin at 951-826-8722 or jderouin@riversideca.gov.

Sweet Lawyers extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Russell Santos. May the bereaved find strength and comfort in this extremely difficult time.

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