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LAUREL, MD (April 27, 2026) — A FlixBus carrying approximately 40 passengers overturned on the southbound Baltimore-Washington Parkway near Maryland Route 198 early Sunday morning.
The crash occurred shortly after 12:45 a.m. The bus was traveling from New York City to Washington, DC. One person sustained life-threatening injuries, and several other passengers were transported to area hospitals. Southbound lanes remained closed for several hours and did not reopen until shortly before 7:30 a.m.
U.S. Park Police are investigating. No official cause has been released.
Tour bus passengers have no control over how a vehicle is operated. Common factors in bus rollover crashes include driver fatigue on overnight or long-distance routes, improper maintenance such as brake or tire failure, excessive speed, and negligent hiring or supervision by the carrier. FlixBus operates by contracting with independent bus companies to run its routes, meaning the carrier behind the wheel may be a separate company from the brand on the ticket, a structure that can affect how liability is assigned.
Rollover crashes can be especially serious for bus passengers. Without individual restraints, occupants may be thrown against seats, windows, and other surfaces with great force, leading to spinal injuries, shoulder injuries, traumatic brain injury, fractures, and other harm that may not be immediately obvious.
The Baltimore-Washington Parkway is not a state highway. It is administered by the National Park Service, which means crashes on this road may involve federal jurisdiction and procedural rules that do not apply to typical Maryland highway accidents. Depending on the facts, responsible parties may include the bus carrier, the driver, a maintenance contractor, or a federal entity, each subject to different rules, deadlines, and notice requirements. Missing those deadlines can affect the ability to recover compensation entirely.
Maryland follows a contributory negligence standard. Any finding of fault against an injured person, even a small percentage, can bar recovery entirely. This makes early investigation and preservation of evidence, including driver logs, maintenance records, and the carrier’s safety history, especially important.
Maryland also has a three-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims against private carriers, which begins on the date of the crash. If you were on this bus, do not give a recorded statement to any insurance company before speaking with an attorney.
If you were injured in this crash, the Maryland bus accident attorneys at Regan Zambri Long can help. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
Note: Our team of writers uses secondary sources to produce this post, including local and state media, news coverage, regional police incident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts related to serious accidents in Maryland. Because details may change as the investigation develops, please contact Regan Zambri Long if you believe any information should be corrected or updated. A post may be removed upon request. This content is for informational purposes only and is not intended as legal or medical advice.
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