Sabine Pass Bus Crash Victims

What Happened

A crash between a passenger van and a bus on Highway 87 in Sabine Pass, Texas has resulted in at least five confirmed fatalities. Texas DPS identified Caleb Burge, 22, as the fifth victim to die from the crash. The incident involved multiple vehicles including an Audi. Investigators are actively working the scene and the death toll may still be developing. With multiple fatalities and potentially surviving injured victims, this crash carries significant civil liability potential against drivers, carriers, or vehicle owners.

The collision on Highway 87 near Sabine Pass has left five families without someone they love, and an unknown number of survivors facing serious injuries, medical debt, and an uncertain road ahead. In the immediate aftermath of a fatal crash this severe, families are often overwhelmed by grief while simultaneously confronting questions about what happened, who is responsible, and how they will manage the financial consequences of a loss that was not their fault.

When a crash involves a commercial or charter bus, a passenger van, and multiple vehicles, the question of liability can be complex. Responsibility may rest with a driver, a transportation company, a vehicle owner, or more than one party at the same time. Victims and surviving family members deserve to understand their rights before critical deadlines pass and evidence disappears.

Texas law: In Texas, personal injury and wrongful death claims are generally subject to a two-year statute of limitations under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, meaning families and injured survivors typically have two years from the date of the incident to file a civil lawsuit. Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule, which means an injured party may still recover damages even if they are partially at fault, as long as their share of responsibility does not exceed 50 percent. In crashes involving commercial carriers or buses, additional federal and state transportation regulations may also apply and could affect who bears legal responsibility.

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Questions

Who can file a claim after the Highway 87 Sabine Pass bus crash?

Under Texas law, surviving family members of a person killed in a crash may be eligible to bring a wrongful death claim. Surviving injured victims may also be eligible to pursue a personal injury claim. An attorney can review the specific facts of your situation to help determine eligibility.

How long do I have to take action after this crash?

Texas law generally allows two years from the date of the incident to file a civil lawsuit for personal injury or wrongful death. Acting sooner is important because critical evidence such as crash data, vehicle records, and witness statements can be lost over time.

Can more than one party be held liable in a bus and van crash like this one?

Yes. In multi-vehicle crashes involving commercial or charter buses, liability may extend to one or more drivers, the owner of a vehicle, a transportation company, or another party depending on the facts. An attorney can investigate all potential sources of liability.

What if the victim was a passenger in the van or bus and did nothing wrong?

Passengers who are injured or killed in a crash are generally considered non-at-fault parties in civil claims. Their families or estates may have strong grounds to pursue compensation from one or more responsible parties under Texas law.

What does it cost to connect with an attorney through HurtMatch?

HurtMatch is a free referral service. The attorneys in our network typically handle cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no fee unless you win. You will not be charged simply for speaking with an attorney about your situation.

Five Confirmed Dead in Sabine Pass Highway 87 Bus and Van Crash