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SUMTER COUNTY, FL – A car collided with a school bus in Sumter County on Friday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
A report by WFTS states the incident happened along County Road 222 at about 8:35 a.m. State troopers learned that the driver of a Ford Escort wagon was going east and failed to stop at a stop sign. The Ford entered the path of the school bus and the vehicles collided.
The Ford driver, a 68-year-old woman, was seriously injured and transported to an area hospital. The school bus driver, a 50-year-old woman, was hospitalized with minor injuries.
14 middle and high school students who were on board the bus at the time were released to their parents.
Have you been injured in a motor vehicle accident in Sumter County due to another driver’s negligence? If so, contact the Sumter County car accident lawyers at Whittel & Melton to discuss your legal options. We can help you pursue compensation for your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and any other accident-related expenses. To schedule a free initial consultation where we can review your case in detail, you can reach out to us online or by phone at 866-608-5529.