12 Injured in School Bus Accident on 128th Street East in Pierce County, WA
Pierce County, WA — January 9, 2026, twelve people were injured following a school bus accident at around 9:30 a.m. along 128th Street East.
Investigators said that the incident took place in the area of the 128th Street East and Waller Road East intersection.
According to initial details, a Franklin Pierce School Distract school bus was traveling to Collins Elementary School at the time. The bus and a sedan collided. Authorities say eleven students from the bus had injuries. One potentially serious injuries. One person from the car had injuries, as well.
Right now, additional details are unconfirmed.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
With any serious crash, it's important steps are taken early to preserve evidence, as much of it is time-sensitive. For example, did authorities find any cameras that captured the incident on video? Did the bus have any cameras? Did witnesses have dash cams? Did any nearby businesses or residences have cameras with a view of the road? Electronic evidence tends to be frequently overwritten or erased. If authorities didn't look for that sort of thing, it could raise red flags about what else they may be missing.
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