School Bus With 10 Children Aboard Crashes Head-On With SUV In Ansonia
A school bus with 10 children aboard was hit head-on after the driver of an SUV allegedly became distracted by his cell phone.
The crash occurred around 8:23 a.m. Friday on North Main Street, between the bus, which was transporting students to Besty Ross Magnet School in New Haven, and the 2002 Chevy Blazer, said Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.
The 60-year-old driver, who was traveling north, crossed the double yellow line and hit the southbound bus head-on, injuring the driver of the vehicle, he said.
All 10 children, ranging in age from 10 to 14-years-old, reportedly were n…
With Schools Opening, Police Warn Motorists Of $465 Bus Violation Penalties
With schools set to open up for the year in the coming days, police departments in Fairfield County are cautioning motorists to be safe around school buses, or else they may face a hefty fine.
“School buses will be hitting the roads again, and we urge you to drive with caution and never drive distracted,” police said, noting that violations will be “strictly enforced” and carry penalties that include fines of no less than $465.
According to AAA, every day, about 500,000 school buses transport more than 23 million students to and from school. However, each year, nationally, about 24 school-…
