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Bus Crash in East Shelby County

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Release Date: October 29, 2008

About 8:20 this morning, Shelby County School Bus # 218 was involved in a traffic crash with a 2003 Chevy Trail Blazer in East Shelby County.

Twenty-five children were on board and on the way to Mt. Pisgah Middle School.

The bus was going east on Raspberry. The bus was attempting to turn left onto Elderberry at a 4-Way Stop when the SUV attempted to pass the bus in the left lane.

The SUV hit the left front bumper of the bus. There was minor damage to both vehicles. The driver of the SUV was cited for improperly passing the school bus. No one was hurt.

 

 

 

For further information, contact:
Steve Shular
Public Information Officer
Shelby County Sheriff's Office
201 Poplar Ave - Suite 902
Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: 901-545-5532
FAX (901) 545-3310
Email: steve.shular@shelby-sheriff.org

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