Anderson, SC — April 1, 2025, Kellie Griffin was killed and 10 other people were injured in a bus accident at about 12:50 p.m. on Michelin Boulevard.
Authorities said a 2006 Ford sedan was traveling west near Roush Street when it crashed head-on with a Electric City Transit bus.
Ford driver Kellie Cason Griffin, 60, died at the scene of the crash, according to authorities. A teenage passenger in the car was flown to an area hospital with unspecified injuries.
Nine bus passengers were hospitalized after the crash, while three refused medical treatment, authorities said.
Authorities have not released any additional information about the Anderson County crash at this time. The accident is still under investigation.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
Crashes involving public transit vehicles raise a number of legal and operational questions, particularly when the outcome is as serious as what happened here. Reports indicate that a Ford sedan collided head-on with an Electric City Transit bus, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. At first glance, this may look like a simple lane violation or driver error, but head-on collisions rarely come down to just one bad decision in the moment.
The key legal question is straightforward: What caused the sedan and the bus to occupy the same space at the same time? Was one vehicle drifting or crossing the center line? Did one of the drivers swerve to avoid something in the road? Those details matter because they determine whether this was a preventable crash or something triggered by unexpected road conditions or poor visibility.
Since the crash involved a city-operated transit bus, it’s also important to evaluate the driver’s conduct with a higher level of scrutiny. Public transit drivers undergo regular training, are subject to stricter oversight, and are expected to operate with caution, even when other drivers make errors. Investigators should be reviewing onboard camera footage, driver records and dispatch logs to determine whether the bus driver reacted appropriately or contributed to the crash in any way.
On the other side, there’s the question of the sedan’s behavior. Was the driver attempting a turn, passing another vehicle or avoiding a hazard? If the vehicle suddenly crossed the center line, that could indicate distraction, a medical event or some other form of impairment, but that can’t be assumed. Only a full investigation that examines vehicle data, witness accounts and scene evidence can begin to answer that.
Beyond fault, another issue that deserves attention is how quickly passengers were assisted and treated. Crashes involving public buses create a duty not just to the people involved in the collision, but to those injured while relying on a public service. How the transit agency and emergency responders handled those responsibilities can become a significant part of the legal picture.
At the end of the day, a head-on collision like this doesn’t just raise the question of who crossed the line: it raises the more important question of what decisions were made leading up to that moment, and whether everyone involved met the standard of care the law requires. That’s what investigators need to uncover, and that’s the only way to ensure the right people are held accountable.
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