Dryden, NY (June 14, 2026) – One person was hurt in a two-vehicle collision involving an Ithaca City School District bus and an SUV at the intersection of Kirk Road and Route 13 on Friday morning, June 12.
The roadway experienced delays after the two vehicles came together shortly after 8 a.m. Emergency units arrived and worked to clear the roadway while traffic moved slowly through the intersection. The SUV showed heavy damage around the vehicle, while the bus had visible damage on its front left side.
No students were aboard the school bus when the crash occurred. The bus driver and an attendant were evaluated by ambulance crews and were not seriously injured. The driver of the SUV was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Syracuse for treatment.
Additional information about what caused the accident had not been made public as of this report. The cause of the collision remains under review as investigators continue to gather information.
We hope the person receiving treatment makes a full and speedy recovery.
What Is Commonly Examined Following a School Bus and Passenger Vehicle Crash?
When a school bus is involved in a roadway collision, several factors are typically reviewed to better understand how the vehicles came together. Investigators usually look at traffic signals, roadway design, weather conditions, visibility, and the movements of each vehicle before contact occurred.
Vehicle damage can also provide useful information. The placement and severity of damage may help show how the vehicles interacted and the direction each was traveling. Witness statements, roadway markings, and any available video footage are usually considered as well.
School bus crashes receive additional attention because of the number of people these vehicles can carry. Even when no students are on board, safety procedures, vehicle maintenance records, and driver actions may be reviewed as part of the overall examination. These details can help build a clearer picture of the circumstances surrounding a roadway collision.
