Thursday, 24 January 2008 11:53

Car vs. School Bus

 

An accident involving a school bus in Calaveras County injured 5 people on Tuesday. A 23-year old Arnold man in a Toyota Tacoma pick-up was driving on Murphy’s Grade Rd in the opposite direction of travel as the school bus.MarkTwain Hospital complaining of pain to their heads and were released.  The driver of the pick-up suffered a fractured wrist and was taken to Mark Twain Hospital. According to San Andreas CHP, the truck’s driver was unable to stay on his side of the road due to inattentive driving and excessive speed for the wet conditions. The bus driver took corrective action but was unable to avoid being struck by the pick-up. Two students from Michelson school and 2 adults riding on the bus at the time received minor injuries. They were taken to Mark Twain Hospital complaining of pain to their heads and were released.  The driver of the pick-up suffered a fractured wrist and was taken to Mark Twain Hospital.