A 13-year-old boy remains in critical condition after the mini-dirt bike he was riding collided with a school bus, reported KTVB 7.

The crash reportedly occurred Monday shortly after 4 p.m. at an intersection in Caldwell, Idaho. State police said v the school bus was traveling south on Colorado Avenue when the teen, identified by his family as Daniel, struck the bus while riding the mini-dirt bike.

Daniel underwent surgery and sustained multiple broken bones and injuries to his brain and lungs, his family told local news reporters. His brother, David Corral, asked the community to pray for Daniel, their family and everyone involved.

“At the end of the day, all that matters to me and my family right now is Daniel’s health,” Corral said. “We hope God does a miracle.”

The bus had eight students and two adults on board, including the driver, at the time of the collision. All occupants were wearing seatbelts, the type unspecified, and no one aboard the bus was reportedly injured. State police said Daniel was not wearing a helmet while riding the mini-dirt bike.

Caldwell Mayor Eric Phillips said he met with Daniel’s family Monday night and prayed with them. Phillips emphasized that Daniel is a child and said the immediate priority should be helping him recover.

Authorities are also investigating how Daniel obtained the mini-dirt bike. David Snider said that Daniel took the mini-dirt bike from his son before the crash. Snider explained that Daniel approached his son and another child, asked to ride the bike, and then pushed them away before leaving with it.

Daniel’s family disputed that account. Authorities have not announced any charges related to the allegations.

Snider said his son was shaken by the incident but sympathized with Daniel and did not wish him harm.

The intersection remained closed for approximately an hour as first responders worked at the scene. Both the collision and the allegations involving the dirt bike remain under investigation.

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A preliminary National Transportation Safety Board report released on Oct. 13 found that an error by pilot Leonard Boltz was the cause of the plane crash with Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Tiffany.

Last month, Tiffany was flying with Boltz from La Crosse to Wausau when Boltz’s plane suffered what was subsequently described as a “mechanical failure.” Boltz crash landed the plane into Lake Wausau and the pair swam to a shallow area where they were rescued. Both sustained minor injuries. 

Tiffany, who had taken at least 12 flights with Boltz over the course of his campaign, praised Boltz during a press conference the day after the crash.

“It took some real expertise to be able to land that plane as he did,” Tiffany said.

The investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board remains ongoing, but the preliminary report stated Boltz told his aviation mechanic after the crash that the loss of engine power was due to his delay in switching fuel tanks and not turning on the electric fuel boost pump.

According to the report, Boltz had flown throughout the day, first flying from Langlade County, where he chairs a local Republican party, with a full load of 70 gallons of fuel. While flying from La Crosse to Wausau and preparing to land, the report states that Boltz “observed a higher-than-normal engine exhaust gas temperature.”

According to the report, Boltz did not refuel the airplane at La Crosse before the flight departed for Wausau, and he stated that he had selected the left main fuel tank for both flight legs except for when he briefly selected the auxiliary tanks while in cruise flight before switching back to the left tank.

The report states that all the fuel tank caps were found secure in a postaccident examination. The left main tank had no fuel while the right main tank and both auxiliary tanks were full of fuel.

The report states that the Beech K35 plane was “substantially damaged” in the crash into Lake Wausau.

Authorities are seeking the driver of a pickup truck that struck two 16-year-old students with its side mirror as they waited to board a school bus, reported WCVB News.

Carver police said via the news report that the students, who attend Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School in Rochester in Massachusetts, were injured Thursday when a dark-colored pickup truck passed their bus stop. The driver fled the scene, and investigators are asking the public for information that could help identify the vehicle or the person behind the wheel.

According to the article, the school bus was approaching the stop with its yellow warning lights flashing when the truck struck the teenagers. Police described the pickup as having LED lights.

Officers were reportedly notified of the incident at approximately 7:20 a.m. by Old Colony Bus Company. The authorities asked anyone who was in the Forest Street area around 6 a.m. to contact investigators.

One student was taken right after the incident to a hospital by a family member, received treatment, and was released. Family members took the second student to a hospital later in the day for treatment. Both teenagers are expected to recover, and the extent of the injuries were not disclosed.

Aaron Polansky, superintendent-director of Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, said the school had contacted the students’ families following the collision.

“We have reached out to the families of the injured students,” Polansky told local news reporters. “We are keeping both students and their families in our thoughts and wish them a fast and full recovery.”

Polansky also urged community members to help investigators locate the driver. “We encourage members of the community to assist the Carver Police Department with their investigation in any way possible,” he said.

The description released by investigators identifies the truck’s dark color and LED lights. Police are asking people with information about the vehicle to share it as they work to identify the driver.

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The National Transportation Safety Board has opened an incident investigation into the fatal Oct. 5 school bus crash in Winter Haven, Florida, as local officials praised the bus driver’s response and provided new details about the victims and investigation.

Despite Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd initially telling reporters that the NTSB was not needed to investigate the multi-vehicle crash that occurred Monday morning, the agency said it is coordinating with his office. An NTSB spokesperson clarified for School Transportation News that it opened an incident investigation rather than a full safety investigation.

“There are no planned reports on this event, but the information we gather could be used to support other investigations and studies in the future,” the NTSB spokesperson explained.

Meanwhile, Polk County authorities identified the student who died as Adinaluz Prieto Oyola, a 16-year-old 10th-grader and cheerleader at Winter Haven High School. Deshawn Smith, 26, the driver of the Jeep struck by the bus, died at the scene, according to the Sheriff’s office. GoFundMe pages have been set up for both Prieto Oyola and Smith.

Three students remain hospitalized but are expected to recover, authorities said.

Sheriff Grady Judd said school bus driver Jessica Dye, 34, was pinned inside the vehicle but pulled herself out and immediately began helping the children on board.

Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid praised Dye as a hero, citing her composure and continued focus on students throughout the crash’s aftermath.

Heid also recognized students and good Samaritans who helped. According to officials, video showed four students attempting to rescue Prieto Oyola from the bus.

Polk County Public Schools issued a new statement expressing condolences and thanking those who supported the community.

“Our hearts go out to the family and friends of Winter Haven High sophomore Adinaluz Prieto Oyola,” the district stated. “Thank you to the many people from our county and state who have reached out to show support. A special thanks to the first responders and hospital workers who provided aid yesterday — we truly appreciate you.”

Polk County Schools officials confirmed the school bus was equipped with seatbelts. The exact type were not specified but they are thought to be lap belts, which are often used across the state. State law enacted 25 years ago required seatbelts at all school bus rider positions but did not specify between two-point lap belts and three-point lap/shoulder belts. Regardless of the type, usage by students and drivers is required.

As previously reported by School Transportation News, the crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. Monday on Lucerne Park Road, while the bus was transporting students to Winter Haven High School. Three other vehicles were involved.

The bus carried 39 people: 37 students, Dye, and her 9-year-old daughter. ABC News reported 35 of the bus inhabitants were transported across four local hospitals.

Investigators said a white Chevrolet Malibu crossed the double yellow line and struck the left rear of the eastbound school bus. Judd said a preliminary review of the school bus video showed the bus was in its proper lane before the collision.

Video released by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office shows the collision. Viewer discretion is advised. The the video shows the impact and the inside of the bus. 

The impact tore a tire from the bus and caused it to lose traction, sending it into the westbound lane, where it collided head-on with Smith’s Jeep, according to authorities.

Investigators identified the Malibu driver as Maria Jimenez, 23, who is reportedly a nursing student. They said she cooperated fully, provided her phone, and voluntarily submitted a blood sample.

Authorities said blood test results remained pending. Investigators reported seeing no signs of impairment but had not determined why the Malibu crossed the center line. Judd also reportedly said cell phone usage had already been ruled out as a cause of the crash. A NTSB preliminary investigation report is expected in the coming weeks.

Judd said Jimenez would likely receive traffic citations for crossing the center line. He said criminal charges were not expected unless new evidence emerged.

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A 10th-grade Winter Haven High School student in Polk County, Florida marks the sixth student killed either on a school bus or in the Danger Zone during the 2026-2027 school year.

The student, who has not been identified at this writing but referred to by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd as a girl, and another motorist were killed Monday morning in a multi-vehicle crash involving a Polk County Public Schools bus carrying 37 high school students in Florida.

The crash occurred around 6:15 a.m. on Lucerne Park Road and involved a school bus and three other vehicles, according to Sheriff Judd. Several people were injured, and one remained in critical condition at the time of Judd’s morning news conference.

Judd said a preliminary review of the school bus video showed a Chevrolet Malibu traveling westbound veering into the eastbound lane and striking the left rear of the school bus. The bus was traveling in its proper lane before the initial collision, he said.

The impact caused the bus to lose traction and ripped a bus tire from the wheel. The bus then continued across the roadway into the westbound lane, where it collided head-on with a silver Jeep, according to Judd.

The 10th-grade female school bus passenger died in the crash. A person inside the Jeep also was killed, Judd said.

“I’ve done this job my entire adult life, and this is the most horrific bus tragedy we’ve had in decades,” Judd said during the news conference.

The school bus had 39 people on board, consisting of 37 high school students, the district’s bus driver, and the driver’s 9-year-old daughter. The students were traveling to Winter Haven High School when the collision occurred, authorities said.

Judd said between five and seven people were transported as trauma alerts. Injured people were taken from the scene by helicopter, ambulance and private vehicle and several received treatment at nearby hospitals.

The sheriff’s initial update did not provide a final count of everyone injured. One person remained in critical condition as officials described the emergency response and the effort to get passengers evaluated.

Polk County Public Schools Superintendent Frederick Heid said students were taken to several hospitals for treatment or evaluation following the crash. He described the response as unusual and said the outcome could have been far worse.

The district confirmed the student’s death in a statement released after the crash and expressed sympathy for the victims and their families.

“A PCPS school bus was involved in a serious accident this morning in Winter Haven, which claimed the life of a Winter Haven High student, and another motorist,” the statement said. “This is devastating news for WHHS and our community. We are praying for the victims and their families. Thank you to the many dedicated first responders who provided essential support this morning.”

Authorities said the reason the Malibu crossed the center line remained under investigation. Its driver was cooperating with investigators, according to Judd. Winter Haven High School remained open Monday as officials continued responding to the crash.

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The rollover of a school bus north of Dallas, Texas, killed one student and resulted in minor injuries to the driver and three other students. The incident renews the scrutiny over a new Texas law expanding requirements for lap/shoulder seatbelts on school buses operated by or contracted for state districts.

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), a Sanger Independent School District school bus was involved in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old student Julian Amador.

At approximately 4:55 p.m. Sept. 24, DPS troopers responded to the crash in unincorporated Denton County north of Dallas. Preliminary information indicates the school bus was traveling northbound. Editor’s note—Viewer discretion advised. Dashcam video obtained by local news station WFAA shows the school bus veer off the roadway, strike a culvert and begin to roll over. Initial DPS information corroborates that sequence of events.

Reasons for the school bus veering off the roadway have not been disclosed at this writing.

Amador, was transported by ambulance to a local hospital, where he later died from injuries sustained in the crash. The bus driver, 38-year-old Jesse Padgett of Sanger, Texas, and three students were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Sanger ISD confirmed with School Transportation News that the bus driver and four students were on board the bus at the time of the accident. The district said it is working with law enforcement and emergency personnel and will share additional information when appropriate.

Texas has required three-point, lap/shoulder seatbelts on all new school buses and for students to wear them since 2007. A new law removes the previous blanket exemption for model-year 2017 and older buses and expands the three-point seat belt requirement to older buses still in service. Districts are not required to comply with the expanded requirement before Sept. 1, 2029, although the law retains exceptions based on district budget limitations and vehicle warranties.

It also directs ISDs to report to the Texas Education Agency the number of school buses with lap/shoulder seatbelts, with two-point lap belts, or no seatbelts at all. ISDs will also need to provide the estimated cost of equipping the school buses in their fleets that do not have lap/shoulder seatbelts, including how much it will cost to retrofit existing school buses to three-point belts or replace the buses with new models equipped with the seatbelts. Sanger ISD district website currently lists 35 total school buses in its fleet.

WFAA also reported Thursday evening that Sanger ISD said only 15 of its 29 school buses had the seatbelts as of earlier this year, with 10 of those buses having no seatbelts at all and four not having the type of seatbelts required. The local news station reported that Sanger ISD asked the state for an exception, as it would cost $500,000 to fully install the occupant restraints throughout the fleet. Local voters did not approve a district-wide bond that included $1 million for new school bus purchases.

STN asked Sanger ISD if seatbelts were installed on the school bus that rolled over, but the school district did not address that question. But CBS11 News reported that a student who rode the bus about a half hour before the crash said there were no seatbelts on board.

The investigation remains ongoing, and DPS said no additional information was available at this report. STN will provide updates as more details are released.

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A 6-year-old elementary school student died after her school bus struck her moments after she disembarked in a residential Frankfort neighborhood.

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed to School Transportation News that the child was identified as Jenna Menias. She was pronounced dead Tuesday at 4 p.m.

Menias had reportedly just exited the school bus near her family’s home when she was struck by the same bus, her mother, Yvette Menias, told local media. The article added that it was not the route’s usual bus driver. Police have not confirmed that sequence of events.

In a news release, the Frankfort Police Department said officers were dispatched at approximately 3:24 p.m. for a traffic collision involving a school bus and a juvenile pedestrian.

Officers arrived and found Menias unresponsive with serious injuries caused by the collision, the release states. Witnesses and first responders immediately administered CPR and other lifesaving measures at the scene.

An ambulance transported Menias to a local hospital for treatment, where she was later pronounced dead, according to police.

Several other passengers were aboard the school bus when the collision occurred. Police said no additional injuries resulted from the crash, and arrangements were made to safely reunite the other passengers with their families.

Frankfort School District 157-C confirmed in a Sept. 9 statement provided to STN that Menias was a student at Grand Prairie Elementary School.

“It is with profound sadness that we share that our school community has experienced an unimaginable loss,” the district stated. “Tragically, the bus accident that occurred yesterday has resulted in the passing of one of our Grand Prairie Elementary students.”

The district extended its condolences to Menias’ family and friends, saying the entire District 157-C community was devastated and mourning alongside them.

District officials said schools remained open Wednesday to receive students and employees as they processed Menias’ death together. Additional support resources were made available throughout the district, including social workers, psychologists, and other trained personnel.

The district added that more mental health professionals would be available as needed to offer individual assistance to students and staff experiencing grief, anxiety, or other emotions related to the collision.

“Our hearts remain with the student’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and all those who have been affected by this tremendous loss,” the district stated.

Police described Menias’ death as a tragedy with far-reaching effects on the community.

“This tragic incident has had a profound impact on those involved, their families, and our community,” the department stated. “We extend our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by this heartbreaking event.”

Police also asked the community and media to respect the privacy of those involved and allow their families time and compassion during the period of grief.

Authorities have not said what happened immediately before the collision. The police release did not identify the bus driver. No charges have been announced at the time of this writing.

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An 11-year-old Connecticut student died Wednesday morning after his bicycle collided with a school bus in North Stonington.

Police identified the student as Torren O’Grady of North Stonington. The Sept. 2 collision occurred near the intersection of Old Colony and Pinecrest roads shortly before the start of the school day. The crash occurred less than a mile from North Stonington Elementary School.

According to a preliminary crash report released by Connecticut State Police, a Blue Bird school bus was traveling east on Old Colony Road at approximately 8:27 a.m. O’Grady was riding a mountain bike east behind the bus as both approached Pinecrest Road.

Old Colony Road traffic entering Pinecrest Road is controlled by a stop sign, the summary states. Police said the school bus made a left turn and entered the northbound lane of Pinecrest Road as O’Grady also entered the intersection.

O’Grady’s bicycle collided with the left front wheel and tire of the school bus, according to investigators. A “run-over event” subsequently occurred, and O’Grady sustained fatal injuries, police stated.

The preliminary summary identifies the bus driver as a 76-year-old Stonington resident. State police had not announced any charges or citations as of Friday.

The investigation remains active. Police asked anyone who witnessed the collision or has information related to it to contact Connecticut State Police Troop E in Montville at 860-848-6500.

O’Grady was a member of the Stonington Bears Youth Lacrosse and wore No. 49. The organization described him as a teammate, friend and member of a family extending far beyond the playing field.

The youth lacrosse organization asked area families, community members and local sports leagues to place lacrosse sticks outside their homes and leave their porch lights on in O’Grady’s memory.

“Let every porch light shine for Torren,” the organization stated. “Let every lacrosse stick remind his family that they are surrounded by a community standing beside them in love and support.”

The organization encouraged neighboring towns to participate in the tribute, writing, “From one field, one team and one collective community, we remember #49.”

Gov. Ned Lamont expressed condolences to O’Grady’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and the North Stonington community. He said Connecticut State Police and the state Department of Education were prepared to support the schools and students affected by the death.

Lamont also urged drivers throughout Connecticut to exercise additional caution around school buses, school zones, bicyclists and children traveling to and from school.

“Slow down and help keep our students safe as they start this new school year,” Lamont stated.

State Rep. Greg Howard, whose district includes North Stonington, said he had communicated with local emergency services, law enforcement and the Connecticut Department of Education following the collision.

Howard said state resources were being made available to help North Stonington cope with the loss. He also thanked the first responders, firefighters, medical personnel, school and town officials, and law enforcement officers who responded to the scene.

“I know our community is hurting right now; but I also recognize the way in which North Stonington knows how to pull together,” Howard stated. “Please keep this family in your thoughts and let us all hold our loved ones a little closer tonight.”

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A Hardee County school bus in Florida carrying five students caught fire after a crash. The driver evacuated everyone before flames consumed much of the vehicle, reported WFLA News.

According to the news report, the bus was transporting secondary school students home after their first week of the new school year on Aug. 14, when the incident occurred in Wauchula.

School officials said the school bus was involved in a crash before the fire began. They did not provide details about how the crash occurred, whether another vehicle was involved, or what caused the bus to ignite.

The school bus driver reportedly moved quickly to evacuate all five students as conditions became dangerous. No students were injured, and officials reported no injuries to the driver.

Emergency crews responded as flames spread across the bus. Images from the scene obtained by local news reporters showed much of the vehicle engulfed in fire as thick, dark smoke rose above the roadway. The fire caused extensive damage to the bus.

District administrators and transportation personnel arrived on scene and worked with emergency crews following the incident. Authorities had not released additional information about the circumstances surrounding the initial crash or the origin of the fire. No arrests or criminal charges were reported, and officials had not indicated that criminal activity played a role.

The quick actions from the driver kept the crash and subsequent fire from injuring any of the students aboard.

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A dump truck loaded with gravel struck a Jonesboro Public Schools Arkansas bus carrying 10 children, resulting in no injuries, reported K8 News.

The collision reportedly occurred at about 7:45 a.m. Aug. 12 near the intersection of East Johnson Avenue. It came as students were beginning the first day of school in northeastern Arkansas.

According to the news report, the dump truck was traveling north when it clipped the left rear side of the school bus. The truck continued away from the scene after the collision.

The dump truck driver reportedly returned about an hour later and spoke with a police officer. Police did not identify the driver in information released about the crash.

Sally Smith, a public information officer for the Jonesboro Police Department, said none of the 10 students on aboard the bus or the bus driver had any reported injuries.

The crash briefly disrupted what otherwise marked the opening morning of the school year for the students on board. The bus was near a busy Jonesboro intersection when its left rear side was hit. Authorities did not release additional information about the children, including their ages or the schools they attend.

Police also did not immediately provide details about possible damage to the bus or dump truck. The department’s account did not say why the dump truck initially continued from the scene or what the driver told the officer after returning.

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Six students were taken to a hospital as a precaution after a Barrow County School System school bus carrying 34 students partially overturned Wednesday morning, reported 11 Alive News.

The crash reportedly occurred on Georgia Highway 211 near Raymond Drive. Emergency crews and school system personnel responded to the scene after the bus overturned.

According to the news report, there were 34 students and a driver aboard the bus at the time of the crash. The six students, who were evaluated at the hospital, were transported there aboard another bus. Officials described the hospital visits as a precaution but did not disclose whether the students had reported pain or other symptoms.

The students who were not taken to the hospital reportedly left the crash site with their parents or were transported to school via another school bus. Officials did not identify the students’ ages or grade levels.

A photograph submitted to local news reporters showed the school bus partially overturned. The district did not immediately say how long the bus remained at the scene or whether the crash disrupted traffic.

The cause of the crash was not immediately known. School officials said via the article that the incident remained under review and that only limited information could be released while the investigation continued.

The school system thanked first responders for what it described as their “quick and caring actions” following the crash. No further details were immediately available.

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As schools returned for the new school year, an elementary school student suffered a minor foot injury after being struck by a vehicle near a Little Rock school bus stop Wednesday, reported Deltaplex News.

According to the news report, the Little Rock School District confirmed that the child attends Watson Elementary School. Principal Christopher Jackson notified parents and staff members about the incident, saying the student received treatment and was doing well.

Officials did not release the student’s name, age, or grade. Authorities also had not provided details about where or when the collision occurred, what led to it or whether the driver remained at the scene. It is also unknown if the school bus was on scene. No information about the vehicle or driver was immediately available.

The incident reportedly prompted school officials to remind families about precautions children should take while walking to school or waiting for a bus. Parents and guardians were encouraged to talk with students about staying alert around traffic and keeping a safe distance from the roadway.

The district also reportedly urged motorists to slow down and remain watchful in areas where children travel before and after school. Drivers should be prepared for students who may be walking along roads, standing near bus stops or crossing streets.

School arrival and dismissal periods can bring increased pedestrian activity around neighborhoods, campuses and bus routes. Officials said extra attention from students, families and motorists can help reduce the risk of similar incidents.

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The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is reminding motorists to obey school bus traffic laws and avoid distractions as approximately 800,000 students who use school transportation daily prepare to return to classrooms across the state, many returning as early as next week.

The patrol’s back-to-school safety message emphasizes that motorists, school districts and transportation personnel all play a role in protecting students. The agency is also reminding districts to keep school bus inspections current before vehicles begin transporting children.

“Every student in Ohio deserves a safe ride to and from school, and that safety is a responsibility all drivers share,” Gov. Mike DeWine said in a news release. “As summer ends, and school buses get back out on the road, I encourage all drivers to stay alert, eliminate distractions and follow the posted speed limit.”

Ohio has recorded 7,179 traffic crashes involving school buses since 2021, according to OSHP. Six of those crashes were fatal, with one of those being a school-aged student.

That student was 11-year-old Aiden Clark, who was killed in a Northwestern Local Schools bus crash near Springfield on Aug. 22, 2023, the district’s first day of classes. The bus was transporting 52 students west on State Route 41 when an eastbound minivan crossed the center line, according to investigators.

The bus driver swerved in an attempt to avoid the minivan, but the vehicles collided and the bus overturned. Clark was ejected and died at the scene. Twenty-three other students were injured, including one who was initially reported in serious condition. The crash marked Ohio’s first on-board school bus passenger fatality since 2010.

The minivan driver, Hermanio Joseph, was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter and vehicular homicide and sentenced to nine to 13 and half years in prison.

Following the crash, DeWine created the Ohio School Bus Safety Working Group to examine seat belts and other student transportation safety issues. The group later issued 17 recommendations addressing areas that included driver training, bus maintenance, and community education.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol said motorists should review the state’s requirements for approaching stopped school buses, particularly as buses return to regular routes, and more students gather near roadways at bus stops to board or exit.

When a school bus stops with its red warning lights flashing and stop arm extended, vehicles traveling in both directions must stop at least 10 feet away on two-lane roads and roads containing a center turn lane.

On roads with four or more lanes and divided highways, only motorists traveling in the same direction as the bus must stop. Drivers approaching from the opposite direction may proceed cautiously. Motorists required to stop must remain stationary until the bus moves again or its driver signals that they may proceed.

The agency’s school bus safety efforts also include vehicle inspections intended to identify mechanical problems before buses leave transportation facilities.

The patrol’s Licensing and Commercial Standards section conducted 39,488 school bus inspections in 2025. Although Ohio law requires school transportation vehicles to receive one inspection annually, the patrol performs a second inspection.

“Our highest priority is the safety of Ohio’s children, which is why our inspection process begins long before they step foot in the classroom,” Ohio State Highway Patrol Superintendent Col. Charles A. Jones said in the release.

According to the agency, the inspections allow personnel to identify and correct mechanical issues before they create a potential safety risk for students or other road users. The process is intended to confirm that school buses are functioning properly before they begin operating on the road.

The agency also encouraged members of the public to safely dial #677 to report reckless or impaired motorists and suspected drug activity.

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A Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver cited in connection with crash last fall that killed an 11-year-old bicyclist has paid a fine rather than proceed to trial, reported WUSA 9.

According to the news report, Ivan Rivas, 55, accepted a negligent driving charge Thursday and agreed to pay a $390 fine. The disposition also adds three points to his driver’s license. Rivas had been scheduled for a nonjury trial.

The charge reportedly accused Rivas of driving in a careless and imprudent manner that endangered property, life and people. It was filed in February following the death of Summer Lim, a student at Earle B. Wood Middle School.

Summer was reportedly riding her bicycle on a sidewalk shortly before 3:15 p.m. on Oct. 9. As she attempted to cross the road, the school bus driven by Rivas was already turning through the intersection.

Investigators determined that both Rivas and Summer each contributed to the circumstances that led to the crash. Officials said Summer entered the crosswalk after the bus had begun moving through it.

Rivas reportedly stopped after the collision but then traveled nearly 30 additional feet before bringing the bus to a complete stop. Summer was found near the rear of the bus.

Police said Rivas had driven the same school bus route for more than 15 years before the fatal crash. Information about his current employment status with Montgomery County Public Schools was not provided. No additional charges against Rivas were reported.

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A school bus driver is being credited with protecting 14 children and three adults after a large pine tree fell onto their bus as they traveled through Newbury, New Hampshire, reported Valley News.

Jesse Aiken was reportedly driving children enrolled in Claremont’s Red and Blue Project, a district leadership program for incoming sixth graders, Wednesday afternoon when the incident occurred.

Aiken said he was traveling about 50 mph on Route 103 near Todd Lake when he noticed a pine tree moving alongside the road. He initially thought wind was causing the movement but realized the surrounding trees were still.

“My first reaction was to hit the brakes,” Aiken told local news reporters. “Then I’m thinking, I can’t stop in time.”

With only seconds to react, Aiken reportedly accelerated in hopes of passing beneath the falling tree. The tree, which he estimated was more than 100 feet tall, struck the rear portion of the bus roof and briefly lifted the vehicle’s front wheels from the roadway.

The impact reportedly caused significant damage to the bus, but no one sustained serious injuries. Claremont Police Chief Brent Wilmot said he did not believe anyone was transported by ambulance. He described the injuries as minor and caused by occupants being jostled during the impact.

Aiken slowed the bus and stopped safely. Its windshield was splintered but remained intact. School Resource Officer Crystal Simonds, who runs the leadership program, called 911 and contacted parents. Counselors Paige Simonds and Vicky Bonneau also assisted the students as Newbury volunteer rescue personnel responded.

Aiken praised the children, ages 10 and 11, for remaining calm and staying in their seats despite becoming emotional. Many parents arrived and reunited with their children at the scene. A second bus transported the remaining students back to Claremont.

Superintendent Tim Broadrick lauded Aiken’s “decisive and quick actions” and recognized Crystal Simonds and Wilmot for their “calm response and leadership.” Aiken stated that accelerating likely prevented the tree from striking the front of the bus more directly.

“You want to make sure everyone is safe,” he said.

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Three people including a student were hospitalized with minor injuries after a school bus was involved in a multivehicle crash and struck a commercial building in Parkville, Maryland, reported WBAL News.

According to the news report, Baltimore County emergency crews were called shortly before 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 8700 block of Harford Road, where a school bus had crashed through the front of the building.

Baltimore County police said a 2017 Ford Focus traveling south crossed into the northbound lane and entered the path of the school bus. The bus subsequently struck the building. The Ford also collided with a 2014 Nissan Altima.

Two adults and three students from the Maryland School for the Blind were reportedly aboard the bus when it crashed. One student and the bus driver were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Another adult involved in the crash was also hospitalized with minor injuries.

Eight additional people were reportedly evaluated at the scene but declined transportation to hospitals. No one was trapped inside the bus or building following the collision. Video from the scene showed the front of the bus lodged inside the structure. A nearby business owner reportedly said the impact shook her building and sounded like an earthquake. She called 911 after determining that a crash had occurred.

According to the article, bystanders opened the bus door and helped the students exit. They then stayed with the children and attempted to keep them calm while emergency responders arrived.

A passenger in the Nissan told local news reporters that the car appeared to have been struck several times. Harford Road was temporarily affected as police officers, firefighters and other emergency personnel investigated and cleared the crash scene.

Authorities did not immediately release the identities of the drivers, passengers, or injured students. Police also did not announce whether any citations or charges were anticipated. The circumstances that caused the Ford to cross into oncoming traffic remained under investigation.

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A northern Minnesota woman was sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in connection with a 2024 crash that injured 21 students and a school bus driver, reported KSTP News.

According to the news report, Svea Lynn Snickers, 20, was sentenced Monday to three years of supervised probation after previously pleading guilty to two counts of criminal vehicular operation stemming from the Sept. 12, 2024, crash involving a Hibbing school bus.

As part of her sentence, Snickers must reportedly complete 200 hours of community service. According to the terms of her probation, she will receive two hours of community service credit for every hour she spends speaking publicly about the dangers of distracted driving. She was also ordered to pay $10,267.38 in restitution.

The crash reportedly occurred at the intersection of Highway 5 and Townline Road when Snickers, driving a Toyota RAV4, ran a stop sign and struck the side of the school bus. The impact caused the bus to skid sideways before rolling into a ditch.

Authorities said via the article that 21 students were injured in the crash, and 10 of them, along with both drivers, were transported to a hospital for treatment. No fatalities were reported.

Investigators reportedly determined that Snickers had been recording a video on Snapchat in the moments leading up to the collision. During an interview with Minnesota State Patrol troopers, she admitted to using the social media app immediately before the crash.

Following sentencing, Snickers expressed remorse for the incident, telling local news reporters that she wished the crash had never happened.

During the sentencing hearing, a parent of one of the injured students addressed Snickers directly, offering forgiveness.

“We are not mad at you. We forgive you,” the parent said. “We know this was an accident, and you’ve learned many life lessons.”

The case serves as another reminder of the dangers of distracted driving, particularly around school buses transporting students.

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