Tuesday, September 20, 2011

School Bus vs. Vehicle Accident


Golden Valley Fire was dispatched to a School Bus versus vehicle accident today at 7:19 am on Hwy-68 at Teddy Roosevelt Road.  Golden Valley Fire Chief Thomas O’Donohue reported the school bus from Kingman Unified School District was transporting students at the time.  Chief O’Donohue reported there were a total of 26 people involved in the accident. Of the 26 persons involved, 23 teenage students were on the school bus at the time of the accident. Golden Valley Paramedics triaged all students and 9 were transported to KRMC by AMR and 15 persons refused transport. The driver of the bus was also transported for unreported injuries. The driver of the Chevy Cavalier was killed in the accident, and a child passenger in front seat was transported to KRMC for evaluation for possible critical injuries. Chief O’Donohue reportedly utilized 6 ambulances, two fire engine companies and three command officers for 11 total fire personnel on scene.