Update Idaho State Police Investigated School Bus Crash

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District 3 Patrol
700 S. Stratford Dr.,
Meridian, ID 83642

For Immediate Release: 09/01/2023 12:30 p.m.
Direct media inquiries to (208) 884-7360


Update Idaho State Police Investigated School Bus Crash

[UPDATED RELEASE, 09/01/2023 12:30 p.m.]
MERIDIAN, Idaho - At this time, investigating troopers believe the school bus crashed after it veered off the roadway and overcorrected causing it to rollover. No other vehicles were directly involved in this incident.

The driver was a 64 year-old female from Caldwell, Idaho who sustained injuries. There were 28 occupants onboard the bus and eight of the passengers sustained serious injuries. We will not provide medical updates on these individuals.

Idaho State Police troopers have concluded their investigation, and this case has been forwarded to the Boise County Prosecuting Office for review.

No further updates are expected.

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Idaho State Police Continues Investigating School Bus Crash

[UPDATED RELEASE, 8/7/2023 12:30 p.m.]
MERIDIAN, Idaho - The Idaho State Police (ISP) continues investigating a school bus crash on State Highway 55 near milepost 84.

Throughout the weekend, troopers continued investigating the cause of Friday's bus crash that resulted in all occupants being transported to local hospitals. Injury updates will not be provided, but nearly all involved children have been released to their families.

Troopers are working with the third-party bus vendor to access pertinent information related to the incident and will determine the timeline and crash dynamics.

"Our thoughts and well wishes remain with the students and their families as they strive to heal. We extend deep gratitude to our dedicated first responder partners who quickly answered the call and provided crucial aid at the scene," said Idaho State Police Lieutenant Colonel Sheldon Kelley.

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School Bus Crash on State Highway 55 Near Milepost 84

[UPDATED RELEASE, 8/4/2023 6:20 p.m.]
MERIDIAN, Idaho - The Idaho State Police (ISP) investigates a school bus crash on State Highway 55 near milepost 84.

At about 3 p.m. this afternoon, troopers responded to State Highway 55 near milepost 84 on the report of a school bus rollover crash with about 30 occupants onboard. Arriving troopers located the bus and assessed numerous injured were being treated by emergency medical services. Of the 11 injured, seven were deemed critical and 4 non-critical and all children on the bus were transported by air or ground ambulance to local hospitals in an abundance of caution.

The bus involved was a YMCA summer camp program bus from the Treasure Valley YMCA and was carrying children between 13 and 18 years old. This was one of four busses in the summer camp program. The additional three busses were not involved in the incident. YMCA and law enforcement officials are working to notify the involved families.

At this time, it is unknown what caused the crash and ISP is investigating.

SH55 is currently closed due to the collision. Drivers should find alternative routes around the area.

Gem County Fire and EMS, Eagle Fire, Acute Rescue and Transport, Boise County Sheriff's Office, and Ada County Sheriff's Office all assisted with the incident.

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[ORIGINAL RELEASE, 8/4/2023 5:20 p.m.]
MERIDIAN, Idaho - The Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a school bus crash on State Highway 55 near milepost 84 that occurred around 3:00 pm this afternoon. At this time, it is believed there are injuries. This incident is under investigation, and we plan to release additional information as soon as we can.

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