SAVANNAH, Chatham County, Ga., Sept. 28, 2026 — A school bus and a sedan collided on Monday morning, September 28, on King George Boulevard. Two children on the bus and the sedan's driver were taken to hospitals following the crash.
The Chatham County Police Department said the collision happened around 7:40 a.m. when a sedan crossed traffic and struck an oncoming school bus. Investigators said the sedan's driver appears to be at fault but are also looking into whether a medical episode may have played a role in the crash.
The bus was carrying seven students from New Hampstead K-8 at the time, according to the Savannah-Chatham County School District. Chatham EMS evaluated all the students along with the bus driver and bus monitor at the scene. Two students and the bus monitor were taken to a hospital to be checked out. Authorities said the two children had complained of pain and were transported as a precaution.
The sedan's driver was hospitalized in what police described as a potentially life-threatening condition. Chatham County fire and police units responded to the scene alongside EMS crews.
The Chatham County Police Department's Traffic Unit is leading the investigation, which remains active. No further details on the cause have been released.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
A Common Misconception About School Bus Crashes
Many people assume that when a school bus is involved in a wreck, the children riding it face the greatest danger. The evidence points the other way.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 70 percent of people killed in school-transportation-related crashes were occupants of other vehicles from 2014 through 2023. The size and structure of a bus tend to protect the students inside it more than the people in the smaller vehicles involved.
That does not mean bus crashes are minor events. It means the greater risk in these collisions usually falls on drivers and passengers of cars, not on the students the bus is carrying.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does speed affect the severity of a bus crash?
Higher speed at impact increases the force transferred to both vehicles, raising the chance of serious injury for occupants of smaller vehicles in particular.
Why is distracted driving especially risky near school zones and bus routes?
Buses make frequent stops and turns, so a driver who is not fully attentive has less time to react to sudden braking or crossing traffic.
What should someone do immediately after a crash involving a school bus?
Check for injuries, call 911, and stay put until police and EMS arrive. Let evaluators check children even if they say they feel fine, since some injuries aren't obvious right away.
What to Do After a School Bus Crash in Savannah, GA
If your child was on a bus involved in a crash, get them evaluated by a medical professional even if they seem uninjured, since adrenaline can mask pain in the first hours afterward. Keep any paperwork EMS or school officials give you at the scene.
Follow up with the school district for information on how the incident is being documented, and file any needed report with local police. If you were involved as a driver near Savannah, request a copy of the police report once the investigation closes.
