On Friday afternoon, a collision involving a Montgomery Public Schools bus and another vehicle resulted in injuries to two people on Selma Highway near the Montgomery Regional Airport. The accident occurred around 4:00 p.m. when the school bus, carrying 22 students, collided with another vehicle under circumstances that are still being investigated by local authorities. According to Montgomery Police Sergeant Tina McGriff, the drivers of both vehicles sustained injuries requiring medical attention and were transported to a local hospital for treatment. Montgomery Public Schools officials confirmed that while 22 students were aboard the bus at the time of the collision, none of them suffered injuries in the incident. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene to provide medical assistance to the injured drivers and to ensure the safety of all students involved. The cause of the accident remains under active investigation by Montgomery police.

Location and Infrastructure

The accident occurred on Selma Highway (also known as US Highway 80), a major thoroughfare connecting Montgomery to Selma, in close proximity to the Montgomery Regional Airport. This stretch of roadway experiences significant traffic volume due to both airport-related traffic and regular commuter flow between the two cities. The area surrounding the accident site is characterized by higher speed limits typical of highway sections, with occasional traffic signals at major intersections. The proximity to the airport means this section often sees increased congestion during peak travel hours, particularly on weekdays. The roadway in this area transitions from more densely populated Montgomery neighborhoods to a less developed corridor as it approaches the airport, with fewer access points but potentially more challenging visibility conditions during certain times of day.

Legal Rights and Considerations

Under Alabama law, individuals injured in school bus accidents may have different legal recourse depending on various factors, including the determination of fault. Alabama follows a contributory negligence system, which means that if an injured party is found even partially at fault, they may be barred from recovering damages. For incidents involving public school vehicles, claims may fall under specific governmental immunity protections, though these protections are not absolute. Affected parties typically have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, though notices of claim against governmental entities must be filed much sooner—often within six months. Potential compensation might include medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. Additionally, Alabama's mandatory liability insurance requirements ensure that most vehicles maintain minimum coverage of $25,000 per person for bodily injury.

Related Resources

• Emergency Services
  • Montgomery Police Department: (334) 625-2810
  • Montgomery Fire/Rescue: (334) 625-3916
  • Baptist Medical Center South: (334) 288-2100
• Traffic Safety Resources
  • Alabama Department of Transportation: (334) 242-6358
  • Montgomery Traffic Engineering Department: (334) 625-2696
  • Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA): (334) 242-4393
• Support Services
  • Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission: (800) 541-9388
  • Montgomery Public Schools Transportation Department: (334) 284-2085
  • Alabama Head Injury Foundation: (800) 433-8002
• Legal Information
  • Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service: (800) 392-5660
  • Alabama Department of Insurance: (334) 269-3550
  • Alabama Code, Title 32 (Motor Vehicles and Traffic): www.legislature.state.al.us