ENFORCEMENT AND SAFETY DIVISION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
06/07/2024
SUBJECT: School Bus Crash
DATE / TIME OF INCIDENT: 06/06/2024 @ approximately 7:15 a.m.
INCIDENT NUMBER: 23MV006363
TYPE OF EVENT(S): School Bus Crash
LOCATION OF EVENT(S): 103 VT 35, Athens, VT
INVESTIGATING INSPECTOR(S): Inspector P. Tingle
WEATHER: Clear
ROAD CONDITIONS: Clear and Dry
OPERATOR: Randall McDonald
AGE: 75
SEAT BELT? Yes
CITY, STATE OF RESIDENCE: Brattleboro, VT
INJURIES: None
PASSENGER: Seven (7) students. Names are not being released.
INJURIES: None
VEHICLE #1
VEHICLE YEAR: 2019
VEHICLE MAKE: Bluebird
VEHICLE MODEL: School Bus (Owned/Operated by Windham Northeast Supervisory Union)
DAMAGE TO VEHICLE #1: Moderate
SUMMARY:
On 6/6/2024, the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles was requested by Vermont State Police in Westminster to conduct a crash investigation for that involved a school bus. The crash occurred at approximately 7:15 a.m., VSP arrived at approximately 8:45 a.m., and DMV Inspectors arrived at approximately 10:00 a.m.
The bus was traveling with seven school students when the driver lost control and went off the road. All students and the driver were able to get off the bus and onto another bus that was in the area and prior to police arrival. No injuries were reported. A post-crash inspection was conducted of the school bus, and no pre-crash defects were found. DMV was assisted by Reeds Towing and the Town of Athens.
This is an informational post made in the interest of transparency and public awareness of the activities of the Department of Motor Vehicles. For more information about a specific incident, please contact DMV HQ at 802-828-2078.