Turlock, CA (October 12, 2023) – 62 year-old Aubelia Rivera-Zamora injured on Monday, October 9th, after being hit by a school bus on North Olive Avenue in Turlock. The accident occurred in the morning, around 11:27 a.m. at the intersection with North Avenue.
The 2005 Thomas school bus was being driven by Edwin Bettencourt and was carrying students to nearby Crowell Elementary School. The bus was driving on North Avenue and attempted a left turn at a green light. Rivera-Zamora was crossing North Olive Avenue at the same time and was hit by the bus.
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Paramedics quickly responded to assist Ms. Rivera-Zamora and transported her to the Doctors Medical Center in Modesto. She was injured but conscious following the accident.
The police are investigating the circumstances of the bus accident that injured Aubelia Rivera-Zamora.
Liability In Turlock Pedestrian Accidents
Thousands of pedestrians are killed or seriously injured every year in pedestrian accidents. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “An estimated 137,000 pedestrians were treated in emergency departments for nonfatal crash-related injuries in 2017. Per trip, pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash.” There are a number of factors that could lead to a pedestrian collision including:
- Speeding
- Drunk driving
- Driver distraction
- Inclement weather
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid hitting pedestrians. The family of any victim that died in a pedestrian collision may have legal recourse through a wrongful death claim. Damages in a civil claim can help cover lost wages, medical bills and pain and suffering. A wrongful death attorney can examine all of the facts of your case and let you know what your legal options are.
Investigating Aubelia Rivera-Zamora’s Accident
We at Accident News Now extend our condolences to Ms. Rivera-Zamora and wish her a speedy recovery. Any person that may have information about what happened should reach out to police. There needs to be some accountability for what happened.
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