Barrow Co., GA – Tour Bus Crash Injures 3 on I-85

Barrow Co., GA (February 2, 2025) – A tour bus crash in Barrow County on Saturday morning, February 2, resulted in injuries for three individuals. Reports from police show the incident occurred at approximately 10:30 a.m. when a brown Prevost H3 tour bus was headed north on Interstate 85 in the middle lane before failing to maintain its lane for reasons still unknown and that are being investigated by law enforcement officials. The bus then overturned into a ditch.

Three of the sixteen people on the bus at the time sustained non-life-threatening injuries, according to reports. Two injured victims were transported to NGMC Braselton for treatment. Police in Barrow County continue to investigate the details of the accident. 

Our thoughts are with the injured victims. We hope for their full recovery.

Georgia Bus Accidents

Barrow Co., GA - Tour Bus Crash Injures 3 on I-85 In Georgia, hundreds of thousands of traffic accidents occur per year. In 2022, over 150,000 injury collisions were reported throughout the state. sadly, nearly 2,000 people lost their lives in these wrecks. These accidents happen under countless circumstances, involving all types of vehicles. Buses are involved in approximately 40,000 traffic accidents per year, about 18,000 of which result in serious injuries for individuals involved. 

Bus crashes can happen for many reasons, though some of the most common include: 

  • Sharp turns or sudden stops
  • Crashes with other vehicles
  • Passenger falls when boarding or exiting
  • Lack of seatbelts in some buses 

A study analyzing data from 2018 to 2022 found that Georgia ranked among the top 10 states in the US most at risk for fatalities caused by school bus crashes. Additionally, between 2017 and 2021, 29 school bus accidents happened in Georgia which ended in over 30 fatalities. These statistics underscore the importance of constant efforts to maintain bus safety measures in order to reduce the frequency of bus accidents in Georgia and throughout the US. 

Unfortunately, a lot of traffic accidents in the US and throughout the state of Georgia are caused by driver negligence. A Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration study found that human errors by bus drivers, other vehicle drivers, pedestrians, or bicyclists were defined as the critical reasons for bus crashes in 90% of the cases studied. 

When you or a loved one has been hurt in a traffic accident that you believe may have been caused by a negligent driver, you deserve to be able to recover without worrying about money. You may be facing a lot of problems in the aftermath of your accident, including painful injuries, outstanding medical bills, costly vehicle repairs, emotional turmoil, and more. 

An experienced Barrow County personal injury attorney can be your trusted ally after you were victimized by a negligent driver. You may be eligible to gather compensation for a long list of damages, including medical care costs, lost wages, vehicle repairs, and more. Even damages like pain, suffering, and emotional turmoil may be eligible for financial compensation when you work with an attorney. This is why you should get in touch with our efficient legal team at Davies Hothem Injury Law right away. 

You should not have to pay for the injuries and losses that may have been imposed upon you by the negligent actions of another driver. Contact Davies Hothem Injury Law at 678-780-7817 to get help from our skilled car crash lawyer during this challenging time of your life. Call our law firm to learn more about how we can help you recover.

Notes: At Davies Hothem Injury Law, our team compiles accident information in Georgia from various external sources, such as news outlets, police reports, social media, and witness statements. Please note, that the specifics of this incident have not been independently verified by our team. If you notice any errors in our report, kindly contact Davies Hothem Injury Law, and we will promptly make the necessary corrections or remove the content as required.

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