Scary Vancouver Bus Accidents
Vancouver, Washington has had its fair share of dramatic bus accidents that have shaken the community. These incidents have not only affected the city’s transportation system but have also left lasting impressions on the lives of individuals involved.
In 2023, Vancouver recorded 16 fatalities, 71 serious injuries, and 707 minor injuries as a result of crash incidents. [1]
Here are the top five scariest bus accidents in Vancouver’s history.
1. On January 24, 2024, four people were injured in a collision involving a school bus and an SUV in East Vancouver.
2. A pedestrian was fatally hit in a bus accident in Vancouver on December 3, 2011.
3. A collision between a bike and a C-Tran bus resulted in a fatality on Sept. 1, 2015, at the intersection of 27th and Main Street in Vancouver.
4. A 9-year-old cyclist was involved in a bus accident in Vancouver on March 26, 2024, and suffered injuries.
5. On July 7, 2015, a C-Tran bus crashed into a minivan in a Clark County neighborhood, causing injuries to six individuals.
A collision between a school bus and an SUV in East Vancouver on January 24, 2024, resulted in injuries to four individuals.
On January 24, 2024, a terrifying accident between a school bus and an SUV occurred in East Vancouver that left four individuals injured, three of whom needed to visit the local hospital.
The accident took place during rush hour when the school bus was transporting a group of students. As the bus approached the intersection, the SUV ran a red light and collided with the bus, which caused the SUV to catch on fire. The impact of the crash sent shockwaves through the neighborhood, and emergency responders rushed to the scene to assist those involved. [2]
A pedestrian was struck and killed in a bus accident in Vancouver on December 2, 2011.
One of the scariest fatal bus crashes in Vancouver’s history occurred on December 3, 2011, when a woman was fatally hit by a bus. The incident left many residents horrified.
The accident took place at a busy intersection in downtown Vancouver during rush hour. The woman was attempting to cross the street when a bus made a sharp turn and struck her. Despite efforts to save her, she lost her life at the scene. [3]
A fatality occurred on April 28, 2012, in Vancouver at the intersection of 27th and Main Street when a bicyclist collided with a C-Tran bus.
The fatal bus crash that occurred on April 28, 2012, at the intersection of 27th and Main Street in Vancouver shook the community to its core. A child on a bicycle was run over by a C-Tran bus, resulting in a fatality that caused significant shock and disbelief.
The details of the accident were heartbreaking. The 11-year-old boy was biking near the intersection when the bus turned left without seeing him. He was run over by the rear wheels of the bus, and despite efforts to save him, he passed away from his injuries after being transported to the hospital. [4]
A 9-year-old bicyclist was injured in a bus accident in Vancouver on March 26, 2024.
On March 26, 2024, a bus accident occurred in Vancouver that left a 9-year-old bicyclist injured.
The young boy was cycling near the intersection of Southwest 10th Street and Ellsworth Road when a school bus made a turn and collided with him. The boy was stuck under the bus with his bike and had to be rescued by firefighters. He was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries to his leg. [5]
On July 7, 2015, a C-Tran bus and a minivan collided in a Clark County neighborhood, resulting in injuries to six individuals.
Six individuals were injured in the collision between a C-Tran bus and a minivan on July 7, 2015. The incident left many residents questioning the safety of public transportation.
The impact was so severe that both vehicles sustained significant damage, and emergency responders had to extract several individuals from the wreckage. [6]
If you or someone you know has been impacted by a bus accident in Vancouver, remember you are not alone. Contact Goldberg & Loren to receive a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer today.
Sources:
[1] WSDOT – Crash Data Portal. (n.d.). https://remoteapps.wsdot.wa.gov/highwaysafety/collision/data/portal/public/
[2] 4 injured after SUV crashes into school bus in Vancouver. (n.d.). Retrieved January 24, 2024, from https://www.koin.com/local/clark-county/4-injured-after-suv-crashes-into-school-bus-in-vancouver/
[3] Woman struck, killed in Vancouver bus crash. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2011, from https://www.kgw.com/article/news/woman-struck-killed-in-vancouver-bus-crash/283-73356045
[4] C-TRAN, family of boy killed by bus settle suit. (n.d.). Retrieved September 1, 2015, from https://www.koin.com/news/c-tran-family-of-boy-killed-by-bus-settle-suit
[5] Vasquez, I. (2024, March 28). 9-Year-Old Boy Rescued After Being Pinned Under School Bus in Washington State. Peoplemag. https://people.com/9-year-old-boy-rescued-after-being-pinned-under-school-bus-washington-state-8621399
[6] 6 hurt in collision between van, C-Tran bus. (n.d.). Retrieved July 15, 7 C.E., from https://www.koin.com/news/6-hurt-in-collision-between-van-c-tran-bus
