Henrico, VA (September 21, 2025) – A tractor-trailer collided with a GRTC bus Sunday evening in Eastern Henrico, leaving one person injured and prompting a DUI investigation.
Accident Details: According to the Henrico Police Department, the crash occurred just before 7:45 p.m. at the intersection of South Laburnum Avenue and Williamsburg Road. Emergency crews confirmed that one individual was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
The tractor-trailer struck the city bus while it was in service. Police did not immediately release details about how many passengers were on board at the time of the collision.
Investigation: Henrico Police officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Authorities confirmed that the driver involved is being evaluated for possible DUI. Investigators are reviewing roadway conditions, traffic signal timing, and vehicle positions to determine how the impact occurred.
As part of standard procedure in commercial vehicle crashes, officers may examine driver logs, vehicle maintenance records, and cargo stability to assess compliance with safety regulations. Witness statements from passengers and bystanders are also expected to provide critical context.
Legal Considerations: Collisions between tractor-trailers and public transit buses raise serious questions of liability and safety. Victims injured in such incidents may pursue claims to recover medical costs, lost wages, and other damages. If impairment is confirmed, criminal charges could follow alongside civil liability.
Public transit authorities may also conduct their own review of the incident to ensure passenger safety and evaluate potential risk factors at the busy intersection.
This crash underscores the dangers posed by impaired or unsafe operation of commercial vehicles on heavily traveled roadways.
My thoughts are with the injured victim and all passengers affected by this collision in Henrico.
Source: WWBT