Eleven students were injured Tuesday morning when their school bus was struck by a car in the parking log of Golden Acorn Casino in Campo, Cal Fire reported.
The accident occurred at about 8:15 a.m. Further details about the crash were not availblable, and it was not clear why the accident occurred or who was responsible. The bus was from Yuma, Arizona, San Diego 6 News reported.
Golden Acorn Casino, located on the Campo Indian Reservation, is just west of the Imperial Valley Sand Dunes, off Interstate 8 at the Crestwood Summit exit in San Diego County. The casino includes a truck stop, which is a popular stop for big-rigs, buses, and other vehicles travelling to San Diego from Arizona and Imperial County.
School Bus Accidents & Liability Issues
While this May 18th San Diego County school bus accident remains under investigation, the families of the children hurt in this accident would be well-advised to contact an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney familiar with the unique issues of school bus accidents. The injured children may be entitled to compensation for their injuries, associated medical expenses and pain and suffering; a skilled lawyer who has successfully handled dozens of school bus accident injury claims can advise the parents of the victims how to protect their legal rights and obtain the full and fair compensation their children deserve.
Source: San Diego 6 News
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