Pasadena Bus Accident Leaves Seven Injured

JUNE 23, 2009 - PASADENA -

An accident involving a Pasadena ARTS bus and a car on Tuesday morning has injured seven people. Paramedics were sent to Holly Street and Raymond Ave at about 10:30 a.m.  The bus apparently jumped the curb during the collision. It knocked down a traffic signal before finally coming to a stop against a palm tree.

According to police, one of the vehicles ran a red light before the bus accident, but they are still investigating who was at fault here. Seven people sustained moderate injuries, including back and neck injuries. At least three other people sustained minor injuries, and were treated at the scene and released. The driver of the sedan was also evaluated at the scene before being released.

According to police, it was extremely fortunate that there were no injuries to pedestrians at the site. There usually tends to be heavy pedestrian traffic in the area as people walk in and out of the Senior Center. Investigations into the bus accident have already begun, and will take a while to complete.