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Today's Poll!Student struck by car after exiting bus
Originally published November 17, 2010 at 7:54 a.m., updated November 17, 2010 at 11:07 a.m.
A Callaway Hills Elementary School student was struck by a car after she exited her bus yesterday after school.
The bus had come to a stop on Route AA in Callaway County and the driver had put down the safety arm. A car following the bus failed to stop and went to the left of the bus striking the child.
Fortunately the bus driver, seeing that the car was approaching too fast, honked the horn to warn the child who was able to step back and was then grazed by the car.
The child was treated on site by emergency responders and taken to St. Mary's Medical Center where she was treated for bruises and abrasions.
The Jefferson City Public Schools want to thank the bus driver for his quick actions as well as the emergency responders for their care of the child. We are thankful that the little girl will be OK.
The schools want to remind all drivers to practice safe driving habits around school buses and loading/unloading zones. Never pass a school bus when its lights are flashing and the safety arm is down.
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Comments
misshoneybee 2 years, 6 months ago
Most of the cars and trucks that I've seen traveling on this particular stretch of road drive at a much higher rate of speed than recommended and it is not uncommon for those same travelers to run the stop sign at the three-way stop where AA intersects with Platinum.
Thank goodness that the child is going to be okay. This had the potiential of being a severe tragedy.
nunyabidness 2 years, 6 months ago
Did they get the driver of the car? There is no excuse at all for acting like that, they should have their license pulled for life! You have to try really hard to go around a stopped bus, and nothing is important enough to risk hitting a child. Hooray for the busdriver!
misshoneybee 2 years, 6 months ago
The driver was cited for careless and imprudent driving and driving without insurance. I would be willing to bet that the driver was speeding as well.
nunyabidness 2 years, 6 months ago
Thanks miss. Not enough in my opinion but at least the driver didn't get away.
misshoneybee 2 years, 6 months ago
True that! I would think the driver would have tried to hit the ditch instead of risking hitting a child.
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