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5 Medina Teens Injurred in Car-Bus Accident
December 2011: YORK TOWNSHIP, Ohio -- Five Medina County children were injured when their school bus was struck by a car that was passing another vehicle. The State Highway Patrol said the accident occurred about 2:30 p.m. when a school bus from the Buckeye Local Schools driven by Karen Galdun, 45, of Valley City, stopped at a stop sign. A Pontiac Aztec driven by Matthew Perkins, 23, of Medina, was driving northbound when attempting to pass another vehicle. Mr. Perkins lost control of his car and struck the bus. At the time, the bus was carrying 20 children. Five of these students were injured and treated for minor injuries and released. Mr. Perkins was Life Flighted to MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. A passenger in his car, Lawrence Henderson, 36, of Medina, was treated at Medina Hospital and released.
Police suspect speed was a contributing factor in the crash. This car accident in Ohio demonstrates how speeding vehicles can lead to car accidents. A car traveling at 60 mph will travel 160 feet on an asphalt road after the brakes are applied. This distance is traveled in less than 1.5 seconds. Accidents happen very quickly and drivers must make responsible decisions. Otherwise the situation can spiral out of control very quickly. Luckily for this driver, none of the children were seriously injured. Have you or someone you love been involved in a Ohio vehicle accident? You may need legal assistance to obtain the compensation you deserve. Contact the Cleveland traffic accident attorneys at Ryan, LLP to schedule a free, confidential meeting.
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