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Driver Runs Stop Sign, Collides With School Bus In Lakewood: Police

An SUV blew through a stop sign and was struck by a school bus in Lakewood, authorities said.

School bus

School bus

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There were no children on the bus at the time of the crash.

The collision occurred at about 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the intersection of Oak Street and Towbin Avenue, Lakewood police said.

Shmuel Fink, 29, the driver of a 2022 Ford Explorer, failed to observe the stop sign located at the southeast corner of Towbin Avenue. As he entered the intersection he was struck by a school bus that was traveling east on Oak Street, police said.

Fink was issued a motor vehicle summons for Failure to Stop by Officer Christopher Dunphy.

Both drivers complained of pain and were transported to local hospitals for further evaluation. 

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