On January 19, Spokane Transit Authority (STA) pulled all double-decker buses from service after one struck a viaduct in downtown Spokane, injuring passengers. The bus, which is 13.5 feet tall, crashed into a South Cedar Street viaduct with a 12-foot clearance, destroying the top deck. Nine passengers were onboard; seven were taken to the hospital.
STA confirmed the driver, a four-and-a-half-year employee, was off route at the time of the crash. One passenger, a longtime transit rider, suffered severe facial injuries while seated on the lower level. His wife said the injuries have made it difficult for him to speak.
STA CEO Karl Otterstrom said the agency is investigating what caused the bus to go off route and is reviewing driver actions and safety technology. Double-decker buses will remain out of service until STA can ensure a similar incident will not happen again. Riders should expect more crowded buses in the meantime.
At GLP Attorneys, we wish everyone involved in the crash a swift and full recovery.
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