Clemson Woman Files Suit After Bus Accident
A driver is seeking damages after a collision between a city bus and her Tesla left her with significant medical bills.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Accidents
Giang Vu has filed a civil lawsuit in Pickens County following a February 24 traffic accident involving a Clemson city bus. Vu, who was four months pregnant at the time, alleges the bus struck her 2022 Tesla during a turn.
Why it matters
The legal action highlights the financial strain on families resulting from vehicular accidents involving municipal transit. Vu reports facing more than $20,000 in medical costs related to the collision involving her and her young daughter.
A civil lawsuit was officially filed in Pickens County on October 29 regarding the February accident. The case remains in the early stages of the legal process.
The players
Giang Vu
She is the plaintiff in the civil lawsuit and was the driver of the Tesla during the February collision.
The details
The lawsuit alleges the bus driver failed to yield to oncoming traffic while attempting a left turn from a private drive onto Cambridge Drive. The collision struck the passenger side of the Tesla, which carried Vu and her 4-year-old daughter.
Timeline
The traffic accident occurred on February 24.
The lawsuit was filed in Pickens County on October 29, 2026.
Legal Context
This case follows the established precedents set by the 2022 South Carolina Tort Claims Act regarding municipal liability. It mirrors a broader trend of increased legal scrutiny for accidents involving government-operated transit vehicles within the state.
Residents should remain aware of traffic patterns on Cambridge Drive, where visibility and turn compliance are frequent points of concern. This lawsuit may draw additional attention to safety protocols for municipal bus drivers operating in residential zones.
The takeaway
Drivers are encouraged to maintain heightened vigilance at intersections when sharing the road with large public vehicles. Documenting all expenses and medical records immediately after a collision is a vital step for those pursuing legal claims.
Further reading
For more information on similar incidents in the area, view the Clemson Accidents section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 101.7 WGOG.
