Horrifying School Bus Crash in Ohio Leaves 18 People Hospitalized—Driver Cited
A horrifying crash in Marion leaves 17 school bus passengers and a driver hospitalized after a Jeep and bus collide on a busy Ohio street. 🌐 #News #MarionOH #Ohio #Accident
MARION, OH – A terrifying crash on a busy Ohio road sent 17 school bus passengers and a 70-year-old driver to the hospital on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened just after 3:00 p.m. in Marion, Ohio, and involved a Marion City Schools bus and a 2014 Jeep Cherokee. Miraculously, no one suffered life-threatening injuries, but the collision left a dramatic scene behind.
Details of the Collision
The accident occurred on Delaware Avenue in Marion when the school bus, traveling south, collided with a Jeep that was turning west onto a service road leading to a Walgreens.
According to police, the Jeep was driven by 70-year-old David Crowe, who was traveling northbound at the time. The force of the crash resulted in injuries to Crowe and all 17 passengers on the bus.
Both Crowe and the passengers were rushed to Marion General Hospital with injuries described as “varying degrees,” but none were considered life-threatening.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Authorities responded swiftly to the scene. The Ohio Highway Patrol’s Commercial Enforcement Unit conducted a thorough inspection of the bus, as is standard procedure. Marion City Schools officials were also on site, working to notify parents and assist with reunifications of the students.
In the aftermath, Crowe was cited for failure to yield at an intersection, which police determined contributed to the crash.
With the quick actions of emergency responders and school district personnel, the situation was handled efficiently. While the injuries were not severe, the collision raised serious concerns over road safety, and the investigation into the cause continues.
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If the student’s were seated properly how did they get hurt?
Hey James – Great question! Unfortunately we don’t have the answer to that one. Hope you have a great week! – Jack and Kitty