Tacoma, WA (May 11, 2026) – One person was taken to the hospital Monday morning after a vehicle collided with a school bus in Tacoma, according to the Tacoma Police Department.
Officials said the crash occurred around 7:25 a.m. near 5600 South Oakes Street. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and found a passenger vehicle involved in a collision with a school bus carrying several children.
Police said the at-fault driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities confirmed that five or six children were aboard the school bus at the time of the crash, but none of the students were injured. The bus driver also escaped injury. Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
Investigation Into School Bus Crash
Tacoma Police Department spokesperson Shelbie Boyd said investigators are still working to determine exactly how the collision occurred. Following the crash, the at-fault driver was cited for driving with a suspended license, driving without insurance, and failure to yield.
School bus crashes often prompt heightened concern due to the number of children involved, though safety features on buses are designed to reduce the risk of serious injuries. Officials continue to remind drivers to use caution around school transportation vehicles and obey all traffic laws to help protect students and other motorists.
The investigation into the Tacoma crash remains ongoing, and additional details may be released as authorities continue their review.
