Powers, MS (April 1, 2026) – A two-vehicle crash involving a school bus and a passenger car occurred on Tuesday morning, March 31, on Highway 184 at Lawn Haven Church Road in the Powers community.
The vehicles involved included a Toyota driven by a teenage female and a Jones County School District bus. The teen driver declined medical transport, while the school bus driver and one of the seven students on board were taken by EMServ Ambulance Service to South Central Regional Medical Center for treatment.
Highway 184 was closed at the scene while emergency responders worked to assist those involved and investigate the crash. Agencies on scene included the Mississippi Highway Patrol, Jones County Sheriff’s Department, Powers Fire & Rescue, M&M Fire & Rescue, Sandersville Fire & Rescue, and Jones County School District personnel.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
We wish those involved a speedy recovery.
Safety Considerations for School Bus and Vehicle Collisions
Collisions involving school buses can be serious due to the number of passengers on board, even if most are uninjured. Proper seatbelt use and careful driving around buses are key to reducing risk.
Emergency crews respond quickly to assess injuries, provide medical attention, and manage traffic. Investigations focus on vehicle movement, road conditions, and driver actions to determine contributing factors and prevent future crashes.
