Fayette County school bus with students on board involved in morning collision
A Fayette County Public Schools bus transporting students to an elementary school was involved in a collision Thursday morning, according to police.
The wreck happened on Jane Street shortly after 7 a.m., according to Lt. Samantha Moore with the Lexington Police Department.
Dia Davidson-Smith, Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson, said the bus clipped a vehicle with its bumper near the intersection with Robertson Street. The bus was headed to Harrison Elementary School, a little over one mile from the crash site.
Twelve students were on board when the collision occurred, according to Moore. Moore described the wreck as a minor collision and no injuries were reported. Davidson-Smith said a police report was filed.
The vehicle struck by the bus was owned by councilmember Tayna Fogle, according to Davidson-Smith. Fogle was not in the vehicle when the wreck occurred.
Davidson-Smith said the bus driver’s supervisor will review the video of the accident and do remedial training as needed.
This story was originally published August 10, 2023 at 10:46 AM.
