A Louisville City Schools bus driver was cited Tuesday morning after driving a school bus carrying four students off the roadway and into a ditch in Stark County, according to the Stark County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash occurred near the intersection of Kilmarnock Road and Paris Avenue in Nimishillen Township.
The sheriff’s office said the 911 call reporting the crash was received at 8:09 a.m.
According to the sheriff’s office, the bus traveled off the side of the roadway and into a ditch. The school bus driver was cited for failure to control.
Four students were aboard the bus at the time of the crash. Neither the students nor the driver was injured.
Louisville City Schools Superintendent Michele Shaffer confirmed the incident involved Bus 6, which was transporting students to school Tuesday morning.
No other vehicles were involved.
“We are grateful to report that all students and the bus driver are safe,” Shaffer said in a statement provided to Jordan Miller News.
Shaffer said the district immediately contacted the families of the four students by phone following the crash.
Another school bus transported the students the remainder of the way to their respective schools, where they arrived safely.
The district’s administrative team also responded after being notified of the crash to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
“The safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority,” Shaffer said. “We appreciate your understanding and support.”
