Driver hospitalized after hitting school bus on OK-3 near Seminole
Posted on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at 6:13 pm
SEMINOLE COUNTY, OK — A 29-year-old driver was injured Friday morning when their car struck a school bus on State Highway 3 near Seminole, according to News9.
The accident was first reported by the Seminole Fire Department at 6:27 a.m.
A preliminary investigation indicates the car was traveling southbound on the highway when, for reasons still unknown, the vehicle veered to the left of the centerline and into the opposing lane. It then collided with a northbound school bus.
The driver of the car was rushed by Air Evac to Oklahoma City’s OU Medical Center. No details have been shared regarding the extent of their injuries, but the patient was listed in stable condition during transport.
Officials said the bus was carrying 18 juvenile passengers at the time of the wreck, but no injuries to the children or the 35-year-old driver were reported.
No further information has been disclosed at this time.
This information is presented as a way to help keep our community safer and is not meant to be taken as legal advice. However, the Oklahoma car accident attorneys at the Abel Law Firm have helped clients secure financial compensation for their medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses. If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident involving another vehicle, contact us today for a free consultation.
