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CITRUS COUNTY, FL – Two people were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a multi-vehicle accident involving a school bus in Citrus County, the Citrus County Chronicle reports.
The incident happened along North Dunkenfield Avenue near the intersection with North Marion May at about 3:08 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Chevrolet HHR was stopped in the northbound lane of North Dunkenfield at about the same time a Citrus County School District bus had stopped to make a turn at the intersection.
The FHP said the driver of a Dodge Caravan did not see that the Chevrolet had stopped in front of him and rear-ended the vehicle, causing it to hit the left side of the bus as it was turning.
The driver of the Dodge, a 58-year-old man from Homosassa, and the driver of the Chevrolet, a 73-year-old woman from Crystal River were taken to an area hospital with injuries that were described as non-incapacitating. The school bus driver and the 39 high school students on board were not injured.
The Dodge driver was cited by the FHP for careless driving.
If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident caused by someone’s negligent actions, the dedicated legal team at Whittel & Melton is here to provide the counsel and support you need. Our skilled Citrus County Car Accident Attorneys will fight diligently on your behalf to pursue maximum compensation for expenses resulting from the crash. We can be reached through our online contact form or by phone at 866-608-5529.