Melbourne, FL (May 21, 2019) - A crash involving a car and a school bus sent four students to the hospital with injuries on Tuesday, May 21st. The crash happened in the 2300 block of Brookshire Circle around 3:00 p.m.
Authorities report that the bus was traveling from Riviera Elementary School and was leaving a subdivision when it was struck by a car that pulled into the roadway. Four students aboard the bus were taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A fifth child received treatment at the scene. No one else was hurt in the crash. Police have not released the name of the driver, nor have they said whether charges will be filed.
No additional information is available at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the injured students in this school bus crash in Melbourne. Child safety is a top priority among drivers on the roadway, especially those who are responsible for transporting children to and from school and other places on a daily basis. Unfortunately, crashes often occur involving innocent young victims. These crashes place severe stress on family and loved ones who must deal with the aftermath. Fortunately, it appears as though all involved in this accident will have a complete recovery.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida car accident attorneys are standing by to assist you in your time of need. We can help you gain the compensation you deserve on behalf of yourself or your family member when you have been the victim of negligence in our state. For your free consultation, please contact us at any time, at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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