School Bus Driver Avoids Head-On Crash with Semi!
According to Fox 9, a school bus driver in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota, averted a potentially catastrophic head-on collision with a semi-truck. The incident took place in Mille Lacs County, Minnesota on Highway 169 on February 5.
The Mille Lacs County Sheriff’s Office reported that a northbound semi-truck veered into the oncoming lane, directly into the path of a southbound school bus. The bus driver, identified as Brian Lathrop, executed a swift evasive maneuver to the left, narrowly avoiding a head-on impact. Despite his efforts, the bus sustained a glancing sideswipe near the rear passenger side. At the time, the bus was transporting four students and four staff members. Two students were assessed for minor injuries at the scene but did not require hospitalization.
Watch dashcam footage of the encounter:
Sheriff Kyle Burton lauded Lathrop’s actions, stating, “The quick and heroic efforts of Mr. Lathrop saved many lives today.” The semi-truck driver was not arrested at the scene but is expected to face charges pending the outcome of the investigation, which is being conducted by the Minnesota State Patrol.
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