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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 29, 2019

NTSB Resumes Normal Operation, Addresses Work Delayed by Shutdown

Impacts on the agency from the partial shutdown include not being able to send investigators to 22 accidents, including two highway accidents that resulted in seven fatalities and 15 injuries.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 28, 2019

Student Killed in School Bus-Train Crash

The Texas bus, which had two students on board, came to a stop, then continued across the tracks in front of the train, police said. One student died and the other was hospitalized in critical condition.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 28, 2019

Arizona Approves School Bus Crossing Light System

Arizona is the 20th state to allow the Gardian Angel safety lighting system as optional equipment.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 25, 2019

NTSB, Other Transportation Agencies Hobbled by Partial Government Shutdown

Eighty-seven National Transportation Safety Board accident investigations, including one into a school bus crash that injured 14 students, are stalled as the shutdown stretches beyond 30 days.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 24, 2019

Tenn. Bill that Would Make Stop-Arm Running a Felony Withdrawn, Updated

A lawmaker withdraws a bill that would have boosted the penalty for passing a stopped school bus from a misdemeanor to a felony. He will submit a new bill with tiered penalties for first, second, and third offenses. 

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Newsby Sadiah Thompson January 24, 2019

Driver Rescues Students From School Bus Before it Catches Fire

Bernadine Reed of South Carolina is able to safely evacuate 40 students from the bus after it was involved in a crash and before it caught fire.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 23, 2019

Indiana School Bus Crashes into Church

A bus from Metropolitan School District of Washington Township collides with a tow truck then crashes into the side of a church. Minor injuries were reported.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

Michigan District Equips Students with Flashing Safety Reflectors

White Pigeon Community Schools purchases 400 flashing reflectors to improve school bus stop safety for students.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 22, 2019

STA, School Bus Safety Co. Partner to Share Free Training Videos

The companies are offering a series of videos with safety tips on danger zones, crossing the street, and pick up and drop off procedures. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserJanuary 17, 2019

Report: Truck Driver Taking Off Jacket Before Fatal Crash With School Bus

The Indiana driver stated in a report on the Dec. 5 crash that killed a student that he was trying to remove a jacket and sweatshirt, and took his eyes off the road just before the incident. 

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