Hays County, TX (March 5, 2026) – One person was injured following a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning at a busy intersection in Hays County that also involved a school bus carrying several students.
According to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office, the collision occurred at approximately 7:04 a.m. at the intersection of U.S. Route 290 and Fitzhugh Road.
Authorities said the incident began when two passenger vehicles collided in the intersection during the morning commute. The impact caused one of the vehicles to veer into a nearby school bus that had been stopped at a traffic light.
Investigators reported that the vehicle sideswiped the bus while it was stationary. The bus was carrying four students at the time of the crash.
Fortunately, none of the students on board the bus were injured during the incident.
Emergency responders evaluated those involved in the collision at the scene. One individual sustained injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. Officials have not yet released additional details regarding the severity of the injuries.
Law enforcement officers and emergency personnel responded to the intersection to secure the scene, assist those involved, and assess vehicle damage.
Authorities have not yet released further information about the drivers involved or the cause of the crash. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision remains ongoing.
We extend our best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the person injured in this crash.
How Do Intersection Collisions Lead to Secondary Impacts With Other Vehicles?
Crashes at intersections can sometimes result in secondary impacts involving nearby vehicles, including buses, commercial trucks, and other motorists waiting at traffic signals. These chain-reaction events often happen when the initial collision disrupts a vehicle’s trajectory or causes it to spin or slide into adjacent lanes.
When two vehicles collide at an intersection, the force of impact can quickly redirect one or both vehicles. Depending on speed, vehicle weight, and the angle of impact, a vehicle may be pushed into surrounding traffic or roadside objects.
School buses and other large vehicles stopped at intersections can occasionally become involved in these secondary impacts because they occupy a larger portion of the roadway and may be positioned near turning lanes or cross traffic.
Investigators reviewing intersection crashes typically analyze multiple factors, including right-of-way compliance, traffic signal timing, driver visibility, braking evidence, and vehicle speeds. Crash reconstruction specialists may also review vehicle damage patterns and roadway markings to determine how the vehicles moved after the initial impact.
These investigations help authorities determine the sequence of events and identify any contributing factors, such as driver inattention, failure to yield, or unsafe driving behavior.
