Driver Who Struck Student At School Bus Stop Charged With Assault By Auto In South Jersey

The driver of a car that struck at student crossing the street to a school bus has been charged with assault by auto in Gloucester Township, authorities said.

Scene of the crash
Photo Credit: *Gloucester Township PD*

The school bus
Photo Credit: *Gloucester Township PD*

Jon Craig

01/26/2024 3:49 p.m.

The 15-year-old student from Camden County Technical School was seriously injured by the driver who allegedly ignored the bus' extended stop bar and warning lights, according to Gloucester Township police.

The driver's name has not been released.

The crash occurred at about 6:40 a.m. on Jan. 18 at Hickstown Road and Heatherwood Drive.

"Several children had already crossed the road when the driver recklessly continued forward," police said in a statement.

The stopped school bus had its red warning lights and "STOP" bar lit and extended, police said.

The driver stopped at the scene. No other students were injured.

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