Danny Federico
reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com
A collision involving a pickup truck and a school bus occurred this morning, Wednesday, Aug. 21, at the intersection of County Road 152 and County Road 141 in Hamilton County.
The accident happened at approximately 7:22 a.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the pickup truck, driven by a 61-year-old man from Jennings, was traveling east on County Road 152. At the same time, the school bus, driven by a 52-year-old woman from Jasper, was stationary in the eastbound lane with its lights and stop signs activated. The report states the driver of the pickup truck failed to stop and crashed into the rear of the school bus.
At the time of the collision, the school bus was carrying 45 students. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the students or the bus driver. The driver of the pickup truck, however, sustained minor injuries.