Livingston, LA – Multiple Injuries After Charter Bus Wreck On I-12 At LA-63

Livingston, LA (August 5, 2019) – Emergency crews responded to a multi-vehicle accident that shut down Interstate 12 at LA-63 in Livingston, Louisiana. The accident happened at around 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 3rd. 

Initial reports from the Livingston Police Department found that a Greyhound bus collided with the railing of the highway, causing traffic to build up around the crash site. This resulted in other collisions taking place. 

One crash involved a car striking the median. As the occupants waited outside the vehicle for assistance, another crash caused a car to strike those waiting at the median. 

Reports first responders indicated that 6 people were hospitalized. At least two of these were occupants of the charter bus. 

The current conditions of the injured parties are unknown.

The story is still developing, and the cause of the pile-up is being investigated. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.

Bus Accidents in Louisiana

There are nearly 700 million passenger buses used in the country each year.

In 2009, around 20,000 were injured in crashes involving buses in the United States. 

It has been shown that young bus drivers can cause crashes due to inexperience behind the wheel of such a large vehicle.

In some cases, victims of these accidents may be able to pursue legal action with the help of a qualified Baton Rouge bus injury attorney.

At Fisher Injury Lawyers, our team of legal experts has experience helping the people of Louisiana recover after being injured in a crash.

If you think you have a case, give us a call at 225-766-1234.

Note: To write and construct these stories, we utilize a variety of sources including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accidents. As we are not present on the scene, these accounts may not reflect the reality of the situation or the injuries sustained. If you notice any discrepancies between our content and the accident, please inform our office as soon as possible and we will make the necessary corrections.

Disclaimer: Fisher Injury Lawyers is an involved member of our local community, and as such, our intent is always to improve the lives and safety of those in our community. These accidents are a devastating reality of life in our cities and across our state. Our hearts go out to all those affected by them. We hope that by casting a light on these accidents, we will encourage others to take more care in their daily lives to avoid accidents in the future. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information included in them should not be construed as legal or medical advice. If you’ve been involved in an accident, you should contact a qualified attorney to discuss the specifics of your case. We wish the best for all those affected by these accidents. The photos depicted in these posts are not representative of the actual accident scene.