Pedestrian Injured in St. Cloud Pedestrian Accident
A 27-year-old woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a school bus hit her at a St. Cloud intersection Tuesday morning.
Candice BondA 27-year-old woman suffered life-threatening injuries Tuesday morning when a school bus hit her where 5th Avenue meets 5th Street South in St. Cloud, according to St. Cloud police. Her name has not been released.
What Happened at 5th Avenue and 5th Street South
Emergency crews responded to the intersection around 7 a.m. Police said the bus, traveling north on 5th Avenue, was making a westbound turn onto 5th Street South. The woman was on foot in the crosswalk, headed north, when the bus hit her, police said. An ambulance took her to St. Cloud Hospital.
David Chirhart, 86, of Sartell was driving the bus. Police said it was carrying students from St. Cloud School District 742 under a contract with Palmer Bus Service. None of the students on board were hurt, and the driver was not injured.
Where the 5th Avenue Crash Investigation Stands
St. Cloud police are investigating the crash, with the Minnesota State Patrol helping to reconstruct it. The investigation remains ongoing. No charges have been announced.
Early details about a crash can change as investigators learn more. The first news reports are a starting point, not the final word.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Affected by an accident like this?
Here is what people in Minnesota usually need, in the order it comes up.
Emergency care. Emergency rooms must check and stabilize you, even if you can't pay. The bill comes later.
Your belongings. A damaged bike, phone, or clothes can be part of what insurance pays for.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Hospital bills. Most hospitals have a program that cuts bills for people with low income, and you can apply months after the first bill.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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