OSHP Lt. Shawn Cook said the Clark-Shawnee school bus, operated by Russell Burk III, 73, of Springfield, was backing up and struck the stopped vehicle around 7 a.m.
Clark-Shawnee Superintendent Brian Kuhn said bus #14 was driving the middle and high school route when the accident happened.
“The bus driver followed all procedures in reporting the accident, which included notifying the transportation supervisor and completing a detailed report with local law enforcement when they arrived on scene,” he said.
Once the scene was cleared, Kuhn said students riding the bus boarded a different bus to be taken to school. Administrators were on scene to help check on everyone involved and facilitate the transfer.
“The bus driver and students on board followed safety procedures and handled the unexpected situation in a calm and professional manner,” Kuhn said.
Stevens was taken to Springfield Regional Medical Center by Springfield Twp. EMS with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Cook.
Burk and the 12 passengers on the school bus did not sustain any injuries as a result of the crash. Kuhn said there was only rear bumper damage to the school bus.
OSHP was helped at the scene by the Clark County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Twp. Fire and EMS, and Dan’s Towing. OSHP said the crash remains under investigation.
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