Woman Seriously Hurt in Irvine Bus Crash on Kilwinning Road near Carrick Drive
Irvine, California (September 21, 2021) – A woman sustained major injuries in a crash involving a bus in Irvine on September 14, according to authorities.
The incident happened on Kilwinning Road near Carrick Drive at around 4 p.m.
According to the report, a yellow Shuttle bus was traveling on Kilwinning Road when a car in front made a sudden U-turn.
Woman Seriously Injured in Irvine Bus Accident
The bus driver hit the emergency brakes and one of the passengers was thrown from her seat.
The passenger, a 72-year-old woman, was hospitalized with serious injuries.
No further details were available.
The accident is under investigation.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it's not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.