The California Highway Patrol (CHP said the bus was travelling significantly faster than the truck, but it is unclear whether the bus driver was speeding. The impact pushed the trailer about 15 feet into the bus. Firefighters used ladders to climb into the bus windows to remove bodies and tow trucks lifted the trailer to make it easier to reach the bus, whose front end was demolished. It took nearly two hours to separate the vehicles.
The CHP had been slowing traffic for hours that day to allow Southern California Edison workers to string wires across Interstate 10. The bus was carrying 44 passengers who were returning from a trip to the casino. The driver was one of the owners of the bus company, which typically ferries people from LA to nearby casinos.
Investigators will be looking into the cause including whether alcohol, drugs or fatigue played a role in the crash. Records showed that the bus had been inspected in 2014, 2015 and April 2016 with no mechanical deficiencies reported. Additionally, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration records show the bus had a satisfactory safety rating.
The charter bus company was sued once for wrongful death and twice for personal injury claims in the past, although all three lawsuits were eventually dismissed, according to court records. The defendant succeeded in having the lawsuit dismissed in June 2009 because the plaintiffs failed to provide information sought through the discovery process in court. In addition to the lawsuits, the driver had been cited twice for speeding.
Although his death means there will be no criminal charges stemming from this accident, wrongful death lawsuits will most likely be filed against the bus driver’s estate and his company. Due to the complexity of the lawsuits, those injured and families of the deceased may be experiencing financial duress to the point where help is needed.
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