BUS CRASH UPDATE

Location:
US 13 South Dupont Highway N/B at Marsh Branch Road Greenwood, Delaware

DATE and TIME:
Tuesday August 31, 2010 3:15 p.m.

Operator(s) and Vehicle(s) Involved:
Regina Warwick-age unknown Greenwood, Delaware
2007 Yellow Blue Bird school bus (Woodbridge School District)
Jacqueline Stephan-29 Bridgeville, Delaware
2000 Gold Chrysler Cirrus

Injured:
11 year old boy
15 year old girl

Resume:
Tuesday August 31, 2010 Delaware State Police investigated a crash involving a Woodbridge School District bus and a passenger car. The crash occurred on South DuPont highway at Marsh Branch Road near Greenwood, Delaware around 3:15 p.m. this afternoon.

The investigation revealed that the school bus was beginning to stop northbound DuPont highway at Marsh Branch Road in the right lane. The 2000 Gold Chrysler Cirrus driven by Jacqueline Stephan-29 of Bridgeville was in the left lane. A third vehicle was reportedly directly behind the school bus and suddenly swerved into the lane the Chrysler was occupying. The Chrysler operator reacted by swerving to the right lane. This resulted in the Chrysler striking the rear of the school bus.

The school bus was carrying approximately 22 students between the ages of 10 and 15. Two of the students an 11 year old boy and 15 year old girl were transported to Milford Memorial hospital for minor injuries. They both were listed in good condition with minor back pain. The bus driver Regina Warwick was not injured in the crash. Jacqueline Stephan was treated and released from Nanticoke Hospital for back pain.

Delaware State Police have not charged anyone for the cause of this investigation. The roadway was partially closed for approximately 90 minutes.