CEDAR CITY, Iron County, Utah, Nov. 5, 2026 — Two people died on Tuesday, November 3, after a school bus rolled over on Beryl Highway near Cedar City, according to the Iron County Sheriff's Office. Two other people on the bus were taken to hospitals for treatment.
Deputies were dispatched to the crash at about 11:28 a.m. Crews arriving on scene found two people with fatal injuries and pronounced them dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the identities of the two who died, saying next of kin must be notified first.
The bus driver and a bus aide, the only other people aboard, were transported from the scene for medical treatment. Their conditions have not been released. The bus had already finished its student drop-off route before the crash happened, and no children were on board at the time, according to the Iron County School District.
The sheriff's office said it is still investigating the crash and has not disclosed a cause. The bus was serving Escalante Valley Elementary, the school district said, operating between morning and afternoon preschool runs when it rolled over.
We extend our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims.
Local Crash Information for Cedar City, UT
The fatal crash was reported on Beryl Highway in Cedar City. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Iron County crash news.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of injuries typically result from a rollover crash?
Rollover crashes commonly cause head, neck, and spinal injuries, along with broken bones, as occupants are thrown against the roof, windows, or each other during the roll.
What typically makes a vehicle roll over?
Rollovers usually happen when a vehicle loses control, strikes an object, drops off the road edge, or takes a turn too fast, causing it to tip rather than slide.
Why are rollover crashes considered especially serious?
A vehicle can roll multiple times, and unbelted occupants or those near windows face a higher chance of being ejected or struck by the vehicle's structure as it turns over.
Are certain vehicles more likely to roll over than others?
Taller vehicles with a higher center of gravity, such as buses, vans, and some trucks and SUVs, are generally more prone to rolling over than low-profile passenger cars.
