Bastrop, TX - Two Killed in Cement Truck-School Bus Crash on TX-21

Bastrop, TX (March 24, 2024) - On Friday, March 22, two were killed and several others were hurt after a serious accident involving a school bus and a cement truck in the Bastrop area. The deadly accident was reported on TX-21 near Caldwell Road that afternoon at around 2 p.m. Local reports revealed that a concrete truck veered into oncoming traffic and crashed into an oncoming school bus. 

The impact caused the bus to overturn. A passenger car traveling the bus then collided with the vehicle. Emergency responders were quickly dispatched in order to render the necessary aid. A total of 53 people were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel. Four were transported by helicopter to a local hospital in critical condition. Another six were taken by ambulance in serious condition. 

There were 44 students and 11 adults on the bus at the time of the crash. The bus was headed to a field trip at a local zoo. A male student and an adult in another vehicle were killed in the accident. The identities of the involved parties have not been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the fatal accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the families of the deceased victims at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery. 

Texas Deadly School Bus Crashes

You can never predict if or when you will be involved in a sudden crash. Even when you feel the most safe on the road, a serious collision can still take place. School buses are involved in a substantial number of life-changing traffic accidents each year. Statistics show that an estimated 124 school transportation-related accidents take place annually in the United States. There were 108 reported school-bus-related fatalities on American roads in 2021, a nearly 50 percent increase from the year before. Nearly 70 percent of these deaths involve someone in another vehicle, with only 5 percent involving passengers on board the bus. 

A deadly car accident can happen when you least expect it. Sadly, there are many reckless motorists on the roads of Texas. It can be difficult to pursue a claim on your own while dealing with the intense grief and pain that comes with a fatal crash. It is important that you are able to protect your legal rights and pursue justice with the help of a qualified lawyer. You do not want to be on your own when going up against the insurance provider of the at-fault party. 

You will incur substantial financial damages after a deadly crash, and it is important that you partner with a trained wrongful death lawyer during this difficult time. It can be hard to pursue a wrongful death claim on your own, and the trained legal team at Rasansky Law Firm is here to help. If you are prepared to get to work on your case, contact our law offices today at 214-651-6100.