Wisconsin school bus crash injures 8 students on Monday
- A school bus carrying 36 students was struck by a car in Fredonia, Wisconsin, resulting in eight students being injured.
- The bus driver and the driver of the car also sustained minor injuries, while the injured students were taken to local hospitals.
- The incident has prompted an investigation, and the car driver will be cited for failing to yield at a stop sign.
On Monday morning, a school bus carrying 36 students from the Random Lake School District was involved in a serious accident in Fredonia, Wisconsin. The incident occurred when a Jeep Grand Cherokee ran a stop sign and collided with the bus, causing it to spin off the road and roll onto its side in a ditch. The crash took place before 7:30 a.m. CDT, and authorities reported that eight students sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious, although none were life-threatening. The bus driver, Mark Hall, aged 53, was also injured and taken to a local hospital, along with the Jeep's driver, Becka Stevenson, 32, and her passenger, Luis Vargas, 33, who all suffered minor injuries. Emergency services transported the injured students to local hospitals, including the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Those who were not injured were evacuated from the bus and reunited with their parents at the scene. The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and has indicated that Stevenson will receive a citation for failing to yield at a stop sign. The school district promptly communicated with families, assuring them that all impacted students were receiving medical attention and that counselors would be available to support students and families in the aftermath of the accident. This unfortunate event highlights the importance of road safety, particularly for school buses transporting young children. The community is now focused on supporting the affected families and ensuring the well-being of the students involved in the crash.