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A safety organization tested Tesla's Full Self-Driving software and found it failed to stop for a child-sized dummy crossing in front of a school bus, raising concerns about its safety, especially as Tesla plans to deploy robotaxis in cities. The incident highlights ongoing issues with Tesla's autonomous driving system and the potential risks to pedestrians and children.
An Alabama school bus driver, Steven Phillip Valentine, is facing felony charges after allegedly dragging a student 150 feet when the child's backpack and arm got caught in the bus doors. The incident occurred in Dothan, and Valentine reportedly left the scene without rendering aid or notifying authorities. The child, under 12, suffered minor injuries and was treated at a hospital. Video evidence confirmed the events, and Valentine was later arrested with a bond set at $15,000.
A Castle Rock school bus driver, Irving Johnson, is under scrutiny after allegedly leaving 40 students at a busy intersection, though he claims the students exited voluntarily. Johnson, a relief driver unfamiliar with the route, faced challenges with unruly students and a malfunctioning navigation tablet. The Douglas County School District has since terminated his employment, and an investigation by the Castle Rock Police Department is ongoing, with video footage currently unavailable.
A 27-year-old Arizona mother, Hermenegilda Marquez, is facing aggravated assault charges for allegedly attacking a 64-year-old school bus driver in front of children, causing the victim's pacemaker to shock her. The incident, caught on surveillance footage, occurred after Marquez accused the driver of saying things about her daughter, despite the driver denying any knowledge of Marquez or her daughter. Marquez's boyfriend intervened, but she continued to physically assault the driver before fleeing the scene. Marquez, who was already on unsupervised probation for a domestic violence assault conviction, showed no emotion when confronted with the footage and faces felony charges.
Hermenegilda Marquez, 27, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a Mesa school bus driver after accusing her of saying things about her daughter. The incident, captured on school bus surveillance video, shows Marquez yelling, cursing, and physically attacking the driver before fleeing the scene. The victim, a 64-year-old substitute bus driver, suffered visible injuries and reported that her pacemaker shocked her after the attack. Marquez, who is already on unsupervised probation for a domestic violence assault conviction, refused to speak with investigators and faces a charge of aggravated assault on a school employee.
Dashcam video footage has been released showing a cement truck colliding with a school bus carrying pre-K students in Texas, resulting in the deaths of a young boy and a man. The incident occurred as the bus was returning from a zoo trip, and the video captures the moment of impact, with bystanders rushing to the scene. The crash, which also left many students injured, took place on a rural highway outside Austin and remains under investigation. The cement truck driver admitted to drug use prior to the crash but has not been charged, and the investigation is ongoing.
A cement truck collided with a school bus carrying over 40 pre-K students in Texas, resulting in the deaths of a young boy on the bus and a man in another vehicle. Fifty-one others were injured, including the bus driver, with four in critical condition. The crash occurred on a highway near Austin, causing the bus to roll over and prompting a heavy emergency response. The children were reunited with their families, and the community received support from officials and first responders.
A school bus carrying pre-K students from Tom Green Elementary School was involved in a crash on a highway in Bastrop County, Texas, resulting in the deaths of two people, including a child, and injuries to several others. The bus was struck by a concrete truck, and a man in a third vehicle traveling behind the bus was also killed. A total of 53 patients were evaluated at the scene, with four airlifted to area hospitals in critical condition and six more taken by ground ambulance. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and officials, including Sen. John Cornyn, have expressed condolences and called for prayers for the victims and their families.
A school bus carrying 44 pre-K students and 11 adults rolled over in Texas, resulting in at least two deaths, including a child, and multiple injuries. The crash occurred after a concrete truck veered into the bus's lane, causing a collision. The bus had no seatbelts due to being a 2011 model. Texas Governor Greg Abbott called for prayers for the victims, and family members were reunited with the children at the elementary school. Residents described the aftermath of the crash, with some children being afraid to board another bus.
A school bus carrying pre-K students was involved in a collision and rolled over in rural Texas, resulting in at least two deaths and several injuries. The crash, which occurred in Bastrop County, involved two other vehicles, including a cement truck. The bus was carrying 44 students and 11 adults returning from a field trip, and the injured were taken to medical facilities for treatment. Authorities have asked the public to avoid the area of the accident, and counseling support has been provided to those affected by the tragic event.
A school bus carrying over 40 people rolled over in western Bastrop County, Texas, resulting in at least two fatalities, including a child, and multiple injuries. The crash, involving a concrete truck, occurred near Mustang Ridge, prompting a response from Austin-Travis County EMS, who deployed ambulances and other resources to the scene. Thirty-two individuals have been transported to hospitals, some with minor injuries, and the situation is still developing.
A study in Germany found that the proportion of children infected with COVID-19 while riding a school bus was about four times higher than in peers who didn't ride the bus, indicating efficient transmission during short rides on public transport. The investigation into a 2021 COVID-19 outbreak involving an infected bus driver and his passengers revealed that 74% of student case-patients were exposed to the virus on the bus. The outbreak spread to schools, bus company workers, and households, but further transmission was prevented by testing and quarantine measures implemented by public health authorities.
A Louisiana school bus driver, Kia Rousseve, is being praised for her quick thinking and bravery after she safely evacuated nine children from her bus just before it burst into flames. Rousseve, who sensed something was wrong with the bus, acted swiftly to ensure the safety of the young students, displaying remarkable composure and courage during the incident. Her employer hailed her actions as "courage on wheels," and Rousseve herself reflected on the potential danger they narrowly avoided, expressing relief at being able to protect the children in her care.
A bus driver in Westborough, Massachusetts, was arrested for allegedly driving drunk with students on board. The driver, Jane Welch, 51, has been charged with OUI liquor 2nd offense, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and child endangerment. The bus company, NRT Bus, has fired the driver and is cooperating with authorities. Police commended those who reported concerns about the driver's behavior and reassured the community that swift action was taken to ensure the safety of the children involved.
A school bus driver for Westborough Public Schools was arrested for driving drunk during her morning route with students onboard. The driver, Jane Welch, 51, was charged with operating under the influence second offense, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and child endangerment while operating under the influence. The school superintendent expressed outrage and demanded an investigation into the bus company's procedures. Welch has been fired by her employer, NRT Bus, and is expected to face charges in Westborough District Court.