Rockville, MD (August 26, 2026) – One person was hospitalized on Tuesday morning, August 25, after a crash involving a car and a RideOn bus near the Rockville Metro Station. The collision happened at approximately 9:00 a.m. at North Stonestreet Avenue and Park Road.
Emergency crews said one person became trapped inside the car and had to be removed from the vehicle. The injured person was later taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
No passengers were aboard the bus at the time of the crash, and investigators continue reviewing what caused the collision.
We hope the injured person has a speedy recovery.
Why Can Crashes Involving Transit Buses and Cars Cause Serious Vehicle Damage?
Transit buses are much larger and heavier than passenger cars, so the forces involved in a collision can affect the smaller vehicle more severely.
When a car becomes heavily damaged, doors or other parts of the passenger compartment may no longer open normally. Firefighters may then need specialized tools to remove an occupant safely.
Vehicle size, travel speed, impact angle, seating position, and cabin deformation can all affect injury severity. Even when injuries are not life-threatening, a crash involving a much larger vehicle can still require extrication and hospital evaluation.
