Minivan driver identified, charged in fatal Minnesota bus crash
MARSHALL, Minn. — The driver of a minivan that collided with a school bus last week — an accident that killed four students and injured others — was identified by immigration officials, who said she had been using a fake name and appeared to be in the U.S. illegally. She was charged with four counts of criminal vehicular homicide, driving without a license and running a stop sign. To read the full story, click here.

Tennessee lawmaker strives to improve traffic safety near schools
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. — In response to a November incident in which a 12-year-old girl died after being run over in a busy intersection, Rep. Jim Hackworth recently filed bills that would toughen traffic laws near schools. To read the full story, click here.

Saskatchewan driver sentenced for impaired driving
SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — School bus driver Donna Gerlinsky was served with a one-year conditional sentence and six months of probation and is prohibited from driving for 18 months after she pleaded guilty to impaired driving as a result of swallowing anti-depressants and painkillers prior to transporting students. To read the full story, click here.

Pennsylvania driver falsifies identity
ECONOMY, Pa. — Authorities charged William Dunn, a driver for a local school bus company, with one count of impersonating a public servant after he displayed a silver badge and identified himself as an undercover police officer to at least three people, including students on a school bus. To read the full story, click here.