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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A Valley High School student was critically injured in a shooting at a Jefferson County Public Schools in Kentucky bus stop, district officials confirmed.

Louisville Metro Police responded Tuesday at 7:58 a.m. to a teenage girl suffering from a gunshot wound. She was transported to University Hospital in critical condition.

JCPS confirmed in a statement to School Transportation News that the incident occurred at a school bus stop. The district did not release the student’s name or provide details about what happened immediately before the shooting.

“First and foremost, our thoughts remain with the student and her family, as well as everyone impacted by this troubling incident,” Barnard Baker, JCPS executive officer of communications and community relations, stated via email. “The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority.”

Baker said the district has provided staff and resources to those who may have been affected and is working with law enforcement and school officials to support students and the school community.

Questions about the student’s activities immediately before the shooting, whether other students were present, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain part of the police investigation, Baker added. He explained that the district’s jurisdiction is limited to its schools, buses and campuses, but said JCPS recognizes that student safety extends beyond school property.

“Bus stops are part of our students’ journeys, and we recognize the importance of working with our community partners to address concerns that extend beyond our direct responsibilities,” Baker stated.

Valley High School Principal Jennie Currin first notified families Tuesday that LMPD and JCPS Police were investigating near the Beech Street bus stop. She asked families to avoid the area and said the school implemented heightened security measures out of an abundance of caution.

In a follow-up message Wednesday, Currin confirmed that the critically injured teenager is a Valley High School student. She said the school had resumed normal operations after heightening security Tuesday.

“This is a devastating example of how community violence impacts our students,” Currin stated. “It is completely unacceptable, and our hearts are with the student, their family and everyone who loves them.”

Members of the JCPS Crisis Response Team and JCPS Police Department were on campus Tuesday and returned Wednesday to support students and staff, added Currin. The JCPS Violence Prevention team and LMPD were also at the school Tuesday. Specialized counseling resources will remain available for as long as needed.

LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey said at an on-scene news conference that investigators were following leads concerning a suspect and urged community members to share any information they may have.

“We want to make sure that we bring justice to the people who perpetrated this act and make sure that we get dangerous people off the streets,” Humphrey said. Authorities have not publicly said whether the shooting was targeted or disclosed any possible relationship between the student and the suspected shooter.

“As the investigation continues, we ask that the privacy of the student and family be respected,” Baker stated. “Additional information will be shared when it becomes available and when it can be responsibly released.”

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A 39-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly driving past a stopped school bus and hitting an elementary school student who was crossing the road to board the bus, reported WKYT News.

The collision reportedly occurred Aug. 20 at approximately 7:08 a.m. A school bus was stopped with its federally mandated stop arm extended and red lights flashing, when police said a vehicle driven by Ashley Parsons, 39, passed the bus and struck the child, who was not identified at this writing. Parsons did not stop at the scene.

The student was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening. Scott County Schools, which began the new school year Aug. 12, identified the child as a student at Southern Elementary School.

Capt. Lewis Crump of the Georgetown Police said investigators used an image captured by a camera inside the school bus and tips from community members to identify and arrest Parsons within hours of the incident.

Parsons faces charges of aggravated driving under the influence, first-degree assault, leaving the scene of an accident, reckless driving and passing a loading school bus.

“A school bus stop should never be a dangerous place for a child,” Crump said. “It’s extremely important that we pay attention to these school buses; they’re painted yellow for a reason, they have flashing lights on them for a reason.”

Scott County School leaders said staff members contacted the parents of students who were on the bus when the collision occurred. Students and classmates also made get-well cards for the injured child, which the school principal planned to deliver.

“We are thankful for the quick response and ongoing partnership with our local emergency service providers and the Georgetown Police Department,” the district said via the news report.

The incident occurred as Kentucky implements House Bill 7, a new school bus safety law that expanded stopping requirements for motorists and allows school districts to install stop-arm video cameras to document violations.

State Rep. David Hale, the bill’s primary sponsor, said the measure is intended to help identify drivers who break school bus stopping laws and place students at risk. Crump urged motorists to remain alert around school buses and allow children enough time to safely enter or leave the roadway.

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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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