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SANGER, Denton County, TX, Sept. 25, 2026 — A 13-year-old student died after a Sanger ISD school bus rolled over Thursday afternoon, September 24, on Huling Road in unincorporated Denton County, according to state troopers.
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers responded to the single-vehicle crash near Lois Road East at about 4:55 p.m., the agency said. A preliminary investigation found the bus was headed northbound on Huling Road when it left the roadway, struck a culvert and rolled over.
The bus driver, 38, and three students were treated at the scene for what troopers described as minor injuries. A 13-year-old student was taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital, where the child died from injuries suffered in the crash, according to the report.
DPS said the investigation is ongoing and no further details have been released.
Our sympathies are with the family of the person who lost their life.
Why Bus and Vehicle Rollovers Happen When a Vehicle Leaves the Road
A rollover usually starts with a tire drops off the pavement edge, a driver overcorrects, or a vehicle strikes an object like a curb, culvert or guardrail. Once that happens, physics takes over. A taller vehicle with a higher center of gravity, like a bus, van or SUV, is more likely to tip once its wheels lose grip or catch on something at an angle, rather than sliding to a stop.
Speed may be part of the problem. The faster a vehicle is moving when it leaves the roadway, the more energy has to go somewhere when it hits a ditch, culvert or soft shoulder. That energy can lift the wheels off the ground and start a roll instead of a simple skid. Rural two-lane roads with narrow shoulders and drainage culverts, like the crash reported here, create exactly the kind of edge-drop scenario that can trigger a rollover.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 25 percent of van-occupant fatalities occurred in vehicles that rolled over in 2023. The same dynamics, height, weight distribution and what a vehicle strikes when it leaves the road, apply broadly across larger vehicles including buses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are rollovers more common on certain types of roads?
Yes. Rural roads, roads with narrow or soft shoulders, and routes with ditches or culverts close to the travel lane see more rollovers than divided highways with wide, paved shoulders.
What injuries are common in rollover crashes?
Occupants can suffer head, neck and spinal injuries, especially if they are thrown against the roof, window or another occupant during the roll. Injuries vary widely depending on seating position and whether occupants are restrained.
What actually causes a vehicle to roll over?
Rollovers typically begin when a vehicle leaves the roadway or strikes an object at an angle. A higher center of gravity and higher speed both raise the odds that the vehicle tips rather than skids to a stop.
What to Do After a School Bus Rollover in Sanger, Texas
If you or a family member were involved in a bus crash, seek a medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor. Some injuries, including concussions and soft-tissue damage, don't show symptoms right away.
Keep any paperwork from the scene, including names of responding agencies and any instructions given by school or district staff. If your child was on the bus, ask the school district for its incident report and any communication sent to families.
Follow up with your child's pediatrician after any bus-related trauma, even without visible injury, and watch for changes in mood, sleep or behavior in the days after the crash.
