NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 31, 2026San Diego
Cindy Steiner sues Poway Unified School District following husband's fatal collision with school bus
Cindy Steiner has filed a lawsuit against the Poway Unified School District after her husband, Rene Steiner, died from injuries sustained when he was struck by a school bus while walking his dogs in Rancho Peñasquitos. The incident occurred on March 10, and Mr. Steiner passed away 18 days later.
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The lawsuit initiates a legal process to determine liability for a fatal collision involving a public school district vehicle, which may result in financial claims against the district.
Key Facts
- Rene Steiner was struck by a Poway Unified School District bus on March 10 while walking his dogs.
- The incident occurred in the Rancho Peñasquitos neighborhood.
- Rene Steiner died 18 days after the collision due to his injuries.
- Cindy Steiner, the victim's spouse of 22 years, has filed a lawsuit against the school district.
Who's Mentioned
personDomenic Martini“Attorney for the plaintiff.”organizationPoway Unified School District“Defendant in the lawsuit.”locationRancho Peñasquitos“Neighborhood where the accident occurred.”personRene Steiner“Deceased victim of the school bus collision.”organizationSingleton Schreiber“Law firm representing the plaintiff.”other118“Number of locations with documented bus incidents.”personCindy Steiner“Plaintiff and wife of the deceased.”locationSabre Springs“Neighborhood where bus incidents were documented.”personRichard Kraft“Former bus driver involved in the collision.”