Harris County, TX — January 16, 2026, two people were injured due to a bus accident shortly after 8:45 a.m. along Doerre Road.

According to authorities, the accident occurred at the intersection of Doerre Road and Spring Cypress Road.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between a school bus and a passenger vehicle. The driver of the passenger car and the driver of the bus both sustained injuries of unknown severity; they were transported to local medical facilities by EMS in order to receive necessary treatment.

Additional details pertaining to this incident—including the identities of the victims—are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a school bus collides with a passenger vehicle and both drivers are injured, the most pressing question is who had the right of way, and what went wrong in the lead-up to the impact? Unlike some commercial vehicles, school buses operate under especially strict safety expectations—not just because of the precious cargo they often carry, but because they're required to follow conservative driving procedures at all times.

At this point, it's not clear which vehicle caused the collision or what either driver was doing in the moments before it occurred. That lack of detail leaves several critical issues open:

• Was the bus turning, crossing, or stopped?
• Did either vehicle run a light or stop sign?
• Were there visibility issues at the intersection that may have contributed to a missed cue or delayed reaction?

These questions matter, not just for assigning fault, but for understanding whether the crash was preventable through safer driving, better training, or clearer intersection design.

Key areas investigators should examine include:

• Traffic control devices at the intersection—whether either party disregarded a signal or stop sign;
• Dash cam footage, especially from the school bus, which may capture the sequence of events clearly;
• ECM data from both vehicles, where available, to determine speeds, braking, and steering behavior;
• Driver distraction or impairment, which may have contributed to delayed reaction or failure to yield;
• Sightlines and road design, to assess whether environmental factors played a role in limiting driver awareness.

In prior cases I’ve worked, bus crashes at intersections often came down to assumption—one driver assuming the other would stop, slow, or yield. But that kind of assumption is exactly what traffic law and commercial driver training are designed to guard against. If a professional driver misread the situation, didn’t stop fully, or entered the intersection prematurely, they may bear responsibility.

That said, passenger vehicle drivers also have a duty to approach buses with caution—especially near intersections where movements are often more complex. Until more facts are known, assigning fault would be premature.

Key Takeaways:

• It's unclear which driver caused the crash or how the vehicles were positioned leading up to the impact.
• Investigators will need dash cam footage, ECM data, and a review of traffic control devices to determine fault.
• Bus drivers are held to strict standards and must be trained to anticipate and avoid intersection hazards.
• Sightlines and road design could also factor into how the crash unfolded.
• A full investigation will reveal whether this incident was the result of driver error, a split-second misjudgment, or broader safety oversights.