Two people were killed in a school bus crash in Cedar City last Tuesday. Two others were injured.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Beryl Highway and 3200 North on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The bus was traveling north when a sedan, traveling east, struck it, causing it to roll.
The driver and the passenger of the sedan were pronounced dead at the scene. They were later identified as Shaun Martin Holt, 37, and Daya Rae McBride, 36. Two dogs in the sedan were also killed.
The bus was an Iron County District school bus and had finished student drop-off for Escalante Valley Elementary in Beryl. The only occupants of the bus were the driver and an aide, who were taken to the hospital in unknown condition.
This is the third accident involving a school bus this year, according to the Iron County School District. The district released a statement after the crash.
“We understand there may be questions or even criticism as this is the third accident this year involving a school bus. We want to assure our community that we value the safety of the children put under our care each day,” the statement said. “Our bus drivers annually complete safety trainings required by the state. We remain deeply committed to evaluating and strengthening our safety measures, ensuring our drivers receive the highest standard of preparation to keep every student safe on the road.”
Author: Andrew Streeter
Photo courtesy of Rick Egan, The Salt Lake Tribune
Editor: Hannah Clove
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