Alachua, FL (October 26, 2018) - A bus driver in Alachua suffered serious injuries in a multi vehicle crash on Thursday, October 25th. The crash happened on Interstate 75 around 6:45 am.
The Florida Highway Patrol responded to reports of the crash. When troopers arrived on scene they learned that 62 year old Gilbert Randall Thompson was operating a coach bus in the northbound lanes of Interstate 75. Suddenly, a car in front of the bus left its lane of travel. The car then overcorrected and collided with the bus and two other vehicles.
EMS workers rushed Thompson to Shands Hospital for treatment of serious injuries. There is no update on his condition at this time. No one else was injured in the collision and there is no word on whether any charges will be filed.
A reportable car accident takes place approximately every 92 seconds in Florida. When a car accident occurs, your world may be turned upside down instantly. From high medical costs, to missed work, to the physical and psychological trauma of the crash, the aftermath an accident can be overwhelming.
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