Another Greyhound Bus Accident: Is There a Tour Bus Crash Epidemic?
Two weeks ago a passenger-filled Greyhound Bus in California crashed, killing 6 passengers and injuring dozens. The Greyhound Bus was traveling from Los Angeles through Fresno to Sacramento, when it crashed into an overturned SUV. The California Highway Patrol has determined the SUV was the primary cause of the crash.
Now a Greyhound Bus has crashed in Philadelphia, overturning in the Pennsylvania Turnpike, injuring at least 25 of the Greyhound passengers. While the investigation into the cause of this crash is also ongoing, it appears that driver error may have led to the crash. Speed, control and driver fatigue will be further investigated.
Safety advocates are concerned that this is a growing trend. In all of last year, there were 28 tour bus crashes resulting in 30 deaths and 272 injuries. This years numbers have already exceeded those numbers from all of last year.
Experts feel this may be due to bus companies trying to save money, cut costs and increase profits, which can lead to deferred maintenance, pressure on their drivers to speed and drive longer hours.
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Rozek Law Offices, SC represents victims of Tour Bus Crashes nationally.
