Pennsylvania

Teen, Lindsay Thompkins Killed in School Bus Accident at I-79 in Butler County, PA

Published on: November 3, 2021

Date of Accident
November 2, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-79, Kennedy Township, Butler County, PA, USA

What Happened

State Police are currently investigating a collision involving a school bus that killed a teen at I-79 in Butler County, PA on November 2nd, 2021. They say the incident happened as both a school bus and tractor-trailer were headed northbound on the interstate. The bus is said to have collided with the rear of the tractor-trailer for unknown reasons and the 31-year-old bus driver, Lindsay Thompkins, and a 14-year-old girl on the bus died. Five other students were hospitalized with minor injuries. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not injured. Investigators suggested the possibility of the school bus traveling at an unsafe speed to create the collision circumstances. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Pennsylvania State Police
Vehicles Involved
School Bus, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
I-79
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

School bus collided with a tractor-trailer

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