Man in Accident Flees Scene in School Bus
Jermalde T. Gaines of Illinois gets in an accident while driving a car, finds a school bus in a nearby field, and drives away in it. He is arrested for driving under the influence of drugs and faces several other charges.
ST. ANNE, Ill. — A man was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs after he was involved in a car crash and fled the scene in a small school bus, Daily Journal reports.
On Wednesday, Jermalde T. Gaines was driving a car on Illinois Route 1 when the accident occurred, at 11:13 a.m., state police told the newspaper. St. Anne police found Gaines driving the bus, and he admitted to being involved in the crash. Gaines told police that he found the bus in a nearby field.
He was treated for minor injuries, and a blood test showed cocaine, opiates, and marijuana in his system, according to Daily Journal. A woman who was a passenger in the car was treated for a foot injury.
Gaines was ticketed for leaving the scene of an accident with injuries, driving while his license was revoked, operating a vehicle without insurance, disregarding a traffic control device, and improper lane usage, and other charges may be added, the newspaper reports.
To read the full story, go here.
More Management
13 Industry Leaders Describe School Transportation in One Word
What word best describes the school bus industry today? We posed that question to over a dozen manufacturers, resulting in a revealing mix of perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Read More →
Tyler Technologies Adds New AI, Transactions Leadership Roles
Two company executives are promoted to newly created C-suite positions to accelerate the company's long-term growth in both artificial intelligence and payments.
Read More →
Pro-Vision Acquires Convoy Technologies
The deal aims to broaden customer relationships and adds specialized vehicle video capabilities for commercial fleets.
Read More →
Durham School Services Maintenance Teams Earn Missouri Fleet Excellence Awards
Eight of the contractor’s school bus fleets achieved a distinction few maintenance teams earn during the state’s rigorous annual inspection program.
Read More →How Incentives, AI, and Energy Markets Are Reshaping School Transportation
Sit down with Joe Annotti of TRC Companies to talk district grant funding, utility challenges, AI, and why school buses are evolving from transportation assets into energy assets.
Read More →
Inside the Contracting Shift: What School Transportation Operators Are Seeing Now
School transportation contractors weigh in on recent trends, costs, driver shortages, and the rise of multimodal student transportation.
Read More →The No-Idling School Bus AC System
Take a peek at ExoAir Systems’ battery-powered cooling solution designed to run for up to 10 hours without the engine on, reducing fuel use and improving comfort for drivers and students.
Read More →Geotab on Three Major Trends in School Transportation
School bus fleets are becoming more proactive than ever. From AI driver alerts to vehicle-to-grid opportunities, Geotab outlines the biggest technology trends transforming school bus operations.
Read More →
Gatekeeper Lands Major School Bus Deals as Revenue Surges
The video solutions provider announces contracts with Atlanta Public Schools and other fleet operators as it records quarterly revenue growth and expanding subscription business.
Read More →
Building Leaders Who Last: Creating a Successful Mentorship Program in Student Transportation
Discover five strategies for building an effective mentorship program to strengthen leadership development and support staff retention.
Read More →



