Last Friday, a driver for a Mares Company passenger bus fell asleep at the wheel on Interstate 35, causing a bus accident that injured 18 people in San Marcos.
The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) released a crash report stating that the driver struck a highway sign after falling asleep, which caused him to wake up and attempt to over-correct the bus back onto the highway. He lost control shortly after, and the bus tipped over, eventually lying on the driver’s side across three lanes of northbound traffic.
Investigators are still looking into the details of the bus accident. No fatalities occurred, although the driver and 17 other passengers (out of 21 total passengers) sustained injuries. Authorities are referring the case to Hays County prosecutors, who will decide whether or not to proceed with criminal charges against the driver.
Fatigued drivers are an increasing problem on our roadways, as people in all types of industries work longer hours and get less sleep than they need. When sleep deprivation and exhaustion affects drivers of large vehicles – such as buses and commercial trucks – the consequences can be devastating.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a bus accident in Texas, you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact the experienced bus accident attorneys at Bush Lewis, PLLC today for a free initial consultation.
