Four people were injured in Bell Gardens on Friday night when a Metro bus collided with another car around 11:50 p.m. The incident occurred near the intersection of Florence Avenue and Jaboneria Road, according to Los Angeles County Fire Department officials.
Victims and hospitalization
Among the injured were three passengers of the Metro bus at the time of the accident, while the fourth person was in the car involved in the accident, a Metro spokesperson confirmed. All those involved were immediately taken to hospitals for medical treatment. The severity of their injuries was not disclosed.
Law enforcement response
Both units from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Bell Gardens Police Department were on scene to assist. The Bell Gardens Police Department is expected to lead the investigation into the cause of the accident and determine the circumstances that led to the collision.
Metro’s response and investigation
In a statement following the incident, a Metro spokesperson thanked the bus driver for quickly alerting emergency services and wished the injured a speedy recovery. The exact cause of the accident is still under investigation and Metro officials are fully cooperating with authorities to find out more details.
The public is asked to come forward with any additional information that may help investigators understand the events leading up to the accident. Witnesses or anyone with relevant details are asked to contact investigators at (563) 806-7600 to assist in the ongoing investigation.
This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the unpredictable nature of accidents. Metro and local authorities emphasize their commitment to the safety of commuters and motorists and urge vigilance and adherence to traffic laws to prevent such incidents in the future. Updates will be provided as the investigation progresses, as they become available. The focus remains on supporting the injured and their families while diligent work is carried out to determine the cause of this unfortunate collision in Bell Gardens.
