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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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Tragic Crash Can Shed Light on Pickup Hazard

Although tragic, the fatal Indiana crash may be instructive of hazards such as lack of visibility, while the industry continues to educate the public on the dangers of passing buses and distracted driving.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 2, 2019

Indiana Lawmaker to Introduce School Bus Safety Bill

Sen. Randy Head drafts a bill that addresses same-side pickups on state highways; reducing speed limits near bus stops; and increasing penalties for traffic law violations resulting in death.

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Newsby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Top 5 Most-Viewed News Stories of 2018

News that drew the most traffic on the School Bus Fleet website this year covered illegal school bus passing, a petition for tougher penalties on stop-arm running, and student and driver fatalities in the danger zone.

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Newsby StaffDecember 5, 2018

1 Student Killed, Others Injured in Indiana School Bus Crash

The school bus, which is transporting 39 students, is rear-ended by a truck. One student dies and several others are taken to the hospital.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 14, 2018

Lawmaker to Re-Introduce Bill to Stiffen School Bus Passing Penalties

Indiana Sen. Eric Bassler will again propose a bill that would elevate the penalty for illegally passing a school bus from a traffic ticket to misdemeanor charges. 

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserNovember 2, 2018

Motorist in Fatal Crash Reportedly Says She Didn’t See School Bus

The Indiana driver who allegedly passed a school bus and hit and killed three students tells investigators that she didn’t see the bus or the students until it was too late.

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Newsby Nicole SchlosserOctober 31, 2018

Motorist Arrested After Crash that Killed 3 Students Trying to Board School Bus

Alyssa Shepherd of Indiana allegedly ran a stop arm and hit four students, killing three and seriously injuring another.

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Newsby StaffOctober 8, 2018

School Bus Driver Leaves 2 Students at Bus Stop

The Indiana students are not waiting at their stop when the bus driver arrives, and she drives away. The driver is required to complete additional training.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2018

Indiana City Considers Smoking Ban at School Bus Stops

The city of Shelbyville may expand its smoking ban to include school bus stops after a mother voices concern about the health of her son and other children.

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