Thursday, February 5, 2015

HEAD ON COLLISION BETWEEN SCHOOL BUS AND VEHICLE LEAVES ONE DEAD







 

HEAD ON COLLISION BETWEEN SCHOOL BUS AND VEHICLE LEAVES ONE DEAD

February 05, 2015

Rankin County, Mississippi:

According to Sheriff Bailey of Rankin County, there has been a head on collision on Star Road near New Jerusalem Church Road.

A school bus and a vehicle collided, leaving one person dead and the bus driver suffering minor injuries. There were no children on the bus. The Rankin county sheriff’s office is investigating the accident.

The Rankin County School District released this statement:

"Today, a Rankin County School District (RCSD) school bus was involved in an accident on Star Road. There were no students aboard the bus at the time of the accident."

"The safety and well-being of everyone involved is our number one priority,” said RCSD Superintendent Dr. Lynn Weathersby. “Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone affected in this tragic accident. We are thankful for all of Rankin County's First Responders who responded to the accident.