Goodyear, AZ – UPDATE: Details Released in Fatal School Bus Accident at 144th Ave

Goodyear, AZ (November 17, 2019) – Further details have been released after a school bus crash that left one boy dead in Goodyear on Friday afternoon.

According to officers from the Goodyear Police Department, the incident happened around 4:00 p.m. near 144th Avenue and Indian School Road, which is close to Western Sky Middle School. Goodyear police say the victim is between 12 and 14 years of age. He had life-threatening injuries when he was taken to the hospital, according to the Goodyear Fire Department, and later succumbed to his injuries.

Officers said there were students on the bus but none of them was injured in the incident. The bus was heading south on 144th Avenue and was turning right onto Indian School Road, where the boy was crossing southbound on a skateboard. An officer at the scene said the impact on the bus was on the right side near the back, not at the front of the bus.

The driver stayed on the scene, and local news video appeared to show officers administering a field sobriety test to the bus driver. Police later said no impairment was suspected but said the accident is still under investigation. 

Our condolences go out to the victim’s family at this time.

Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in Arizona

The incidence of deadly pedestrian accidents has risen nationally over the past several years, particularly in Arizona. In addition, between 2010 and 2018, almost 1,600 pedestrians were struck and killed in Arizona, mostly in large cities such as Phoenix and Tucson. These fatal pedestrian accidents are also known to occur frequently in the surrounding suburbs of these metropolitan areas.

Grieving families are left to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of fatal pedestrian accidents. From exorbitant medical costs and other financial difficulties to persistent emotional trauma, these incidents result in tragic circumstances for families, especially when they occur due to the negligence of other drivers. However, those affected by these accidents can seek legal aid from a skilled wrongful death lawyer. A knowledgeable lawyer can help victims safeguard their legal rights in the aftermath of a crash and seek compensation to cover the costs associated with losing their loved ones.

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