Bronx, NY – Serious Bus Crash on Cross Bronx Expy Injures Several

By Steven Miller
Senior Partner

Bronx, NY (January 15, 2021) – Around 11:10 p.m. on Thursday night, January 14, a serious bus crash with injuries occurred in The Bronx.

According to the New York Police Department, the accident happened on the Cross Bronx Expressway around the area of University Avenue. The tandem bus crashed through multiple barriers on the overpass and hung off the side onto the roadway below. The bus fell approximately 50 feet onto the roadway below.

Paramedics and numerous other responders were dispatched to the scene of the collision. Seven to eight people, including the bus driver, were seriously injured as a result of the accident. The driver suffered the most traumatic injuries. Their conditions are not known at this time.

The roadway was blocked in the area for an extended period of time.

No further details have been released but the investigation into the collision continues.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.

Bus Accidents in New York 

Bus accidents are known for being some of the most severe accidents on our roads due to the fact that they are some of the largest vehicles. In just one year’s time, approximately 63,000 buses are involved in accidents. These accidents are known for being incredibly severe and life-altering. If you have been injured in a bus accident that is not your fault, it is important that you seek the help of an accident attorney in your time of need.

Motor vehicle accidents occur every hour of the day in New York, many of which involve buses each year. Buses are known for being ‘common carriers,’ which means that bus drivers are expected to take special precautions on our roads. However, this does not always occur and sometimes bus drivers and bus companies are to blame. If you have been harmed as a result of a bus accident, it is important that you have an attorney on your side. See our proven track record of success representing those injured in New York bus accidents at www.mmspersonalinjurylawyers.com.

Our attorneys at Miller, Montiel & Strano are dedicated to your claim and will assist you through the legal system after an accident that is not your fault. We understand how overwhelming an accident can be and offer our assistance to you in your time of need. Our attorneys will help you navigate the legal system for the first time. Please do not hesitate to contact an accident attorney in New York at 516-484-4010 for more information on your options.

Notes: Our writers use secondary sources when creating these accident news posts. These sources include police and fire accident reports, news stories and newspaper stories, and first-hand accounts from eyewitnesses to the accidents. For that reason, the details surrounding this accident have not been independently verified by our staff at Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. If you do find any information that is incorrect, contact our firm to have a correction made immediately. If you would prefer the post to be removed from our site, let us know and we will accommodate you as soon as possible. 

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About the Author
Steven Miller, Esq. is the founding member and Senior Partner in Miller, Montiel & Strano, P.C. Mr. Miller’s extensive career as a trial attorney spans five decades. He tries cases for the catastrophically injured victims of construction site accidents, motor vehicle and premises accidents caused by the negligence of others. Mr. Miller is a detail oriented, tenacious attorney committed to achieving the maximum results for his clients; he has obtained numerous seven figure verdicts and settlements.