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Posted On: June 12, 2009 by Kenneth L. Christensen

Utah Bus Accident

Date: June 11, 2009
Location: 400 West and 9000 South
Type: Utah Bus Accident Lawyer, Utah drunk driving accident

KSL News has reported a serious Utah truck accident involving a school bus that took place Thursday morning in West Jordan. According to police, 46-year-old Kevin Fullmer suddenly made a left-hand turn in his truck directly in front of a school bus. The bus driver had little time to react and hit the breaks to decrease speed. He slammed into the truck, sending it into a light pole. The bus was carrying 55 children. Thankfully, none of them were seriously injured. Some students suffered bruising and others received cuts from shattered glass. Fullmer suffered from a head injury and was taken to the hospital in critical condition. Police say he was drinking before the crash, but are waiting for a blood alcohol test before they press charges.

While the quick reaction of the bus driver saved the students from serious injuries, this accident could have been a lot worse. Alcohol-related accidents account for 40% of all traffic accident fatalities across the United States. 19% of all Utah traffic accident fatalities are the result of drunk driving. Even worse, many drunk drivers are repeat offenders. To learn about the actions advocacy groups are taking to limit repeat DUI offenders, visit the Christensen Law Firm’s online library. If you have been injured in a Utah drunk driving accident, you deserve just compensation for the physical and monetary damages you received. The expert drunk driving attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm will provide you with superlative legal representation and will diligently work to ensure you receive the settlement you deserve. For a free consultation call 801.506.0800.

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