Bartow, FL (August 30, 2019) - A fatal accident involving a school bus and a car was reported in Bartow on Thursday, August 29th. The crash happened on County Road 640 around 5:00 p.m.
Police say that 28-year-old Michael Velasco was driving a 2017 Ford Focus on CR 640 when, for unknown reasons, his car hydroplaned directly into the path of an oncoming school bus. The bus, which had four students on board at the time, collided with the Focus. Velasco's vehicle was crushed underneath the bus following impact and he was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the bus and an attendant were also injured in the crash. The two were transported to a hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation at this time.
Each year, there are approximately 400,000 car accidents reported in Florida. Well over half of these crashes will involve injuries to one or more people. Many victims of car accidents are innocent motorists who have been injured as a result of another driver's negligence. An injury accident can change your world in a matter of seconds, resulting in a severe negative impact on your livelihood.
At Rubenstein Law, we understand the serious consequences that result from injury accidents. Our team will fight hard for you when you have been injured in a crash that was not your fault. For a free consultation and case evaluation, please contact us at 1-800 FL-Legal.
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