Los Angeles, CA - Car and Metro Bus Collide at Sixth and Hill Streets, One Hospitalized

Los Angeles, CA (October 26, 2026) - Around 2:30 a.m. on October 26, a car collided with a Metro bus at Sixth and Hill streets in downtown Los Angeles, according to Metro.

The bus was a Line 60 bus traveling eastbound on Sixth Street. Officials said the car ran a red light and collided with the bus.

Metro said a person in the car was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. Authorities are investigating the collision.

This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.

What to Do After a Metro Bus Crash in Los Angeles, CA

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported that 1,119 people were killed and more than 141,000 were injured in red light running crashes in 2024. Anyone hurt in a crash like this can take these steps in order:

1. Get checked the same day. Whiplash, concussion, and internal injuries can surface hours or days later, so watch for headaches, neck stiffness, numbness, or abdominal pain. Tell the doctor about every symptom.
2. Write down what you know. Note the route (Line 60), the time, and the intersection. Ask for the crash report number. Ask nearby businesses about video soon, since footage is overwritten quickly.
3. Keep your records. Save medical bills, proof of missed work, and photos of injuries. A short daily note on pain and limits can help later.
4. Handle insurance carefully. Report the crash to your own insurer and do not give a recorded statement to another driver's insurer. Which insurance applies depends on who is found responsible. Log every call with the date and name.
5. Watch the government deadline. Metro is a public agency. If it or its operator is later found to share responsibility, a claim must be filed within six months. That puts the deadline at April 26, 2027 (Gov. Code 911.2).
6. Know the filing deadline. A claim against a driver or business generally must be filed within two years, by October 26, 2028 (CCP 335.1). California's pure comparative fault rule reduces an award by your share of blame but does not bar it.

Questions About a Metro Bus Accident Claim in Los Angeles? Talk to Contreras Law

A claim that involves a public agency like Metro runs on shorter deadlines and different rules than an ordinary car crash claim.

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