SHARE

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

Photo Credit: Canva/Idpodcast

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. 

to follow Daily Voice Lakewood and receive free news updates.

SCROLL TO NEXT ARTICLE