Alarming School Bus Crash on Melody Lane Left 1 Injured [Ector County, TX]

Driver Hospitalized after Crash on Melody Lane and Permian Drive

Ector County, TX (September 28, 2023) – Thursday morning, one person sustained injuries in a crash on Melody Lane involving a school bus.

According to the Odessa Police Department, the crash happened between a Ford Escort and an ECISD school bus.

The bus was carrying 24 students and was heading west on Melody Lane. The Ford Escort was southbound on Permian Drive when the driver of the school bus disregarded the right-of-way at a stop sign and collided with the Ford Escort.

EMS took the driver of the Ford to a local hospital and was determined to have non-life-threatening injuries. 

At this time, there have been no other injuries reported and the driver of the school bus has been cited for Failed to Yield the Right of Way. 

Further investigation into this crash is ongoing. 

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WHAT HAPPENS TO THE PARTIES INVOLVED AFTER THIS CRASH?

Suppose you or a family member is involved in a similar incident. In that case, the next best thing to do is hire a personal injury lawyer to protect your rights. Many of these types of accidents resulted in the other party’s negligence, and if so, you have the right to pursue a personal injury claim.

WHY DO YOU NEED A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY AFTER A CRASH ON MELODY LANE

Reckless driving has become more common with excess available distractions, such as phones and other smart devices. In recent years, many initiatives have been formed to fight the increase in traffic accidents the state sees annually. 

However, around 20-50 million people are injured or become disabled due to an auto crash each year. It is, therefore, important to know how to proceed if you are involved in a similar traffic collision.

Moreover, if you find yourself unable to operate your vehicle safely, you can always use a rideshare app instead.

If you are troubled in a similar crash on Melody Lane in Ector County and suffered injuries, please call our offices immediately at (800) 674-7852. This way, we can start pursuing your compensation claim while you focus on getting better. The aftermath of an accident can be a stressful and time-consuming process. Moreover, the damages that are caused during an accident may change the lives of those involved for a long time. That is why having a personal injury lawyer will be a step in the right direction toward recovery.