Jason Bruss, Wilma Bruss Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Road 80 in Tulare County
Jason Bruss and Wilma Bruss Among 4 Hospitalized after Tulare County Crash on Road 80 near Avenue 400
Tulare County, California (July 28, 2021) – Jason Bruss, 41, and Wilma Bruss, both of Phoenix, Arizona, were among four people who were injured last week on Tuesday in a traffic accident in Tulare County, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
The three-vehicle crash was reported at around 3:44 p.m. on July 20 on Road 80, just south of Avenue 400.
As per the CHP report, a 2012 Hino, a 2016 Honda carrying a family of four, and a 2017 Freightliner were traveling northbound on Road 80 when they stopped for a red traffic light.
As the light turn green, the Freightliner proceeded into the intersection to make a right turn onto Avenue 400 eastbound. The Honda remained stopped to let the Freightliner make its turn.
For an unknown reason, the Hino continued in a northerly direction and rear-ended the Honda, which was then pushed into the back of the Freightliner.
4 Injured in 3-Vehicle Crash on Road 80 in Tulare County
The driver of the Honda, Jason Bruss, and his three passengers, Wilma Bruss, 3- and 9-year-old minors, were taken to Community Regional Medical Center in Fresno with unspecified injuries.
The driver of the Hino, Juan Rauda, 71, of Dinuba, and the Freightliner’s driver, Amritpal Singh, 21 of Lawndaile, were not injured.
An investigation into the crash is underway. Anyone with information or who witnessed the collision is urged to call the Visalia Area CHP office at 559-734-6767.
Tips on What to do after a Car Accident in California
- Always stop and remain at the scene.
- Check if you or your passengers have been injured. In case someone is hurt, call emergency services or ask someone else to help.
- Get to safety – If your car is drivable, move it to a safe area. If it’s not, turn your hazard lights on and set up flares.
- Call 911 to report the accident.
- Never discuss or admit fault. Instead, wait for a police officer and insurance companies representatives to figure out the fault.
- Document the accident and exchange information with other drivers.
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