Passenger in critical condition, 2 students being evaluated after car crashes into DeKalb school bus

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb fire and police shut down a busy highway to investigate a crash involving a car and school bus.

DeKalb County Fire Capt. Jaeson Daniels confirmed that crews responded to a crash off Covington Hwy and Lamar Street after 6:30 a.m. When firefighters arrived, they found a car crashed into the back of a school bus.

[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]

Daniels said that a passenger in the car became trapped. Firefighters pulled the victim out and paramedics transported the passenger in critical condition to Grady Memorial Hospital.

DeKalb County Schools confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that two students were on board the bus. One of the students attends Peachcrest Elementary School and the other attends Bethune Elementary School.

“There are no reports of any serious injuries to anyone on the bus. However, as a precautionary measure, the driver and students were taken to a nearby medical facility for evaluation. The families of the students and the bus driver have been notified about the incident,” a district spokesperson said.

Covington Hwy reopened at 8:15 a.m. Officials have not released the car victim’s identity.

TRENDING STORIES:

• Beloved Marietta teacher shot and killed by homeless man after confrontation, police say
• Atlanta councilman proposes ban on ski masks, hoodies
• Prosecutors say woman accused of gunning down hit-and-run driver was told not to chase after driver

[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]

IN OTHER NEWS

Gwinnett Co. parents receive Narcan training in wake of recent drug overdoses

©2023 Cox Media Group