No one will ever say driving a bus is easy, but drinking and driving any vehicle is dangerous. Already you have more blind spots in a bus and if the driver has been drinking, it just makes it worse–
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a bus in midtown Manhattan and apprently the driver of the bus, 57-year old Steve Drappel, 57, of West Palm Beach, Florida, was drinking vodka at the time of the accident. Reports from the scene of the fatal pedestrian injury accident say the acciedent was caused when the bus took a turn onto Ninth Ave. at W. 47th St., and struck the 29 year-old pedestrian.
The pedestrian was caught in the rear wheels and dragged for nearly thirty feet before other drivers managed to flag down the bus. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he later died of massive injuries. The bus driver failed a breathalyzer test after the accient, blowing a BAC of .08 – twice the legal limit for commercial drivers. He has been charged with vehicular manslaughter and DWI.
Our experienced Kansas City Pedestrian Injury Lawyers want to remind all motorists about the importance of watching out for pedestrians and bicyclists in Kansas and Missouri. We encourage all drivers to slow down and pay attention, especially when driving through neighborhoods or on streets with pedestrian crossing and bus stops. If you are approaching a pedestrian crossing, slow down and be prepared to stop to allow the pedestrian or bicyclist the right of way. When you come across a bus stopped on the side of the road, whether it be a public transportation bus or a school bus, always be on the look out. A pedestrian has no protection in the event of a collision with an automobile and these accidents often lead to serious injuries, including head injuries and in some cases, death. Be safe and pay attention– and above all, look out for pedestrians.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury in an auto accident as a pedestrian in Kansas or Missouri, you may be entitled to compensation for your losses. Call experienced Kansas City Personal Injury Attorney James Roswold. With over 15 years of experience in Auto Injury Accidents, including Pedestrian Injury cases, we may be able to assist you and your family through this difficult time.
Contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys to set up a free consultation to discuss your personal injury claim. You can get started today by downloading our free book, “10 Essential Steps to Protecting Your Injury Claim“. We want you to know your rights.
Posted by author on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 10:49 am
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