Watch: How Did Crash Happen?

Oh no! Three sisters were getting off the school bus in Royalton, Wisconsin when a truck smashed into them. Driver never slowed down. The sisters dad, Shane Kreuscher, says Vera, 5, was thrown out of bus and rolled onto the pavement. Her older twin sisters, 13, Danee and Amya, were slammed around in the stairwell. 

“God was looking out”

“I don’t know how this dude is alive, he moved that bus about 30 feet. There was one other kid on the bus that was in the front seat and seems ok. The bus driver was ok and (truck) driver who was pinned in the truck didn’t seem to have a scratch on him. I was by the window and heard the crash. I saw the front of the bus way further than it normally stops and knew what happened. I rushed outside to this (crash scene). God was looking out for these kids for sure.” 

The youngest sister was thrown out of the bus and hit the pavement. Luckily she only suffered some scrapes, bumps and bruises All three sisters were checked and released at the emergency room. 

The driver of truck was not arrested but the accident is under investigation. The bus was stopped and the bus driver did have flashers on. 

Rescue?

Shane rushed to his daughter’s to check on their injuries. Miraculously, no one was seriously injured. A few scraps and bruises were the only visible injuries. Next, Shane attempted to reach truck’s driver. A window was broken to try and assist truck driver removal but was unable to get him out. A crow bar was used to pry the door open. The driver was unharmed. Not even a scratch.

The sisters and all involved will carry this ordeal with them for the rest of their lives. We can only speculate the cause but we can all learn from this.

Chevy Silverado driver was pulled from wreckage unharmed.

The truck was destroyed after running into school bus.

Speed limit on this road is 35 MPH.

In the video (above) it looks as though the truck never slowed.

The school bus is built to withstand crashes and protect the occupants. This damage is small compared to truck. Most importantly, the three sisters escaped without serious injury. The girls, twins, age 13, and five-year-old sister, were exiting the stopped bus.

Be Safe School Bus Tips

A short delay when you encounter a school bus is always worth your patience.

• If you see a School Bus, Pay Attention. 
• If School Bus lights are flashing Yellow, Slow Down. 
• If School Bus lights are flashing Red, Stop!
• Do not pass a stopped School Bus with Red Flashing lights and Stop Sign displayed.

Our future depends on driver safety. Seat Belts, albeit important, would not have helped in this situation for the three sisters exiting school bus. When students board and exit a school bus they have no protection.

Let’s Do Better. Drive safe!

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Jody Potter

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