[01-26-2022] Hopkins County, TX – 17-Year-Old Student Injured While Trying to Board School Bus in Cumby

An unidentified 17-year-old boy was struck while preparing to board a Cumby ISD school bus on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

The pedestrian accident happened on a Wednesday morning at the FM 275 overpass on Interstate 30.

According to a Hopkins County Sheriff’s Office official, a Cumby ISD school bus was stopped at the FM 275 overpass on Interstate 30 to pick up passengers.

According to Hopkins County Chief Deputy Tanner Crump, a female driver disregarded the bus’ flashing lights and struck a student preparing to board the bus.

According to authorities, the student, who was only identified as a 17-year-old boy, was taken to Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs with non-life-threatening injuries.

Local authorities are still investigating the accident.

Pedestrian Accident Statistics

At the very least, the consequences of pedestrian accidents can be life-altering or even fatal.

After a pedestrian accident, traumatic brain injuries, blood clots, and other forms of head trauma are all too common.

The number of pedestrian deaths in the United States rose by 27 percent between 2007 and 2016, while the number of other traffic-related deaths decreased by 14 percent.

It was estimated that 6,697 pedestrians were killed in Texas traffic accidents during the year, an increase of 5% from the previous year’s total. Three thousand three hundred seventeen additional people were injured, bringing the total number to 3,317.

Texas is one of five states responsible for 43% of all US pedestrian deaths despite having only 30% of the country’s population. There are 0.93 pedestrian deaths per 100,000 residents in Texas, which ranks the state 13th in the country.

Hopkins County Pedestrian Accident Lawyer for Victims of Pedestrian Crash

Many important legal rights are at stake if you’ve been injured on the street, sidewalk, or in a parking lot. You must take specific steps to ensure that your rights are protected and that you receive compensation for your injuries.

Car accident victims who have suffered life-altering injuries might not be able to return to work. Because of their injuries, it is difficult for the victims to make money while they recuperate.

Arash Law Texas can help if you’ve been injured in a serious car-pedestrian accident. Your compensation claim could be in jeopardy if you sign anything without consulting us first. Arash Law Texas has a diverse group of legal professionals such as personal injury attorneys and car accident lawyers.

Our Hopkins County pedestrian accident lawyers at Arash Law Texas have decades of combined experience handling these types of cases. Our clients have received over $200 million in compensation. To schedule a free consultation, please call (888) 398-4017 or send us an email. We will get in touch with you as soon as possible.