Bus crashes often have serious consequences and can often be fatal. It is reported that there were were 46 people on the bus. Two people were seriously injured and eight other passengers had moderate injuries after their tour bus veered off an icy mountain highway in Crested Butte, Colorado. The 47-year-old driver, Fred Kornegay, was not hurt, but the 38 other passengers were taken to a hospital with minor injuries for precautionary reasons after the crash around 8:20 p.m. Saturday. The tour bus was carrying a group from Trinity United Methodist Church in Denton, Texas, to the ski resort town of Crested Butte when it crashed on Highway 114. The bus apparently failed to negotiate a curve, rolled off the road and onto its right side.
 

According to reports, the conditions were described as bad, icy and snow packed and the stretch of highway had several curves. The National Weather Service had issued a winter storm warning for the area. The bus was operated by Fort Worth business, Gotta Go Express Trail Ways. There have been many reports involving accidents with them.
 

I am sad to hear about this accident. I sure hope the 11 year old girl quickly recovers. I sure am glad that no one died because typically roll over accidents can be fatal. It is unclear if the bus was equipped with seat belts or not. However, many busses do not have safety belts. When a tour bus takes a group on a trip, it is expected that the driver will take all precautions to make sure the passengers are safe. Sometimes that means pulling over or turning back when the roads become too dangerous. 
 

Information and commentary provided by Fort Worth Bus Accident Attorney Mark A. Anderson. The Anderson Law Firm can be reached in Ft. Worth at 817-294-1900. If you. Or a loved one has been injured in a bus collision or other motor vehicle accident, please fill out our contact form for a free consultation.