Suffolk, VA — October 15, 2025, one adult and four kids were hurt in a cement truck versus school bus accident just after 2:15 p.m. on Hillpoint Boulevard.

According to authorities, the accident took place on Hillpoint Boulevard in the vicinity of Skipjack Lane.

Officials indicate that, for as yet unknown reasons, a collision occurred between a cement truck and a school bus. Of the four children on the bus who had been hurt, three were transported to a local medical facility by EMS in order to receive treatment for non-life-threatening injuries. One adult sustained injuries of unknown severity, as well, and was also taken for treatment. Additional details pertaining to this incident are not available at this point in time. The investigation is currently ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

When a cement truck collides with a school bus during the afternoon school rush, the stakes are high—and the margin for error is virtually zero. These are two large, heavy vehicles with completely different operating characteristics, and when they end up in the same space at the same time, someone likely made a serious mistake.

Right now, there’s no public explanation for how this crash occurred. Was one vehicle turning? Stopped? Merging? Those questions matter because cement trucks are especially difficult to stop or steer once in motion, particularly when the drum is full. If the truck driver misjudged the distance, speed, or timing of the bus, that could explain the collision—but it wouldn’t excuse it. These vehicles require extra caution, and the law holds commercial drivers to a higher standard precisely because of that.

To get clarity, investigators should already be reviewing engine control module (ECM) data, dash cam footage, and, if available, school bus surveillance video. That evidence can confirm who had the right-of-way, how fast each vehicle was going, and whether any evasive action was attempted.

Also worth examining is braking behavior. If the cement truck showed no signs of slowing until the last second, that raises concerns about distraction, following distance, or even brake function. Mechanical records and driver phone logs can help answer those questions.

Any crash involving a school bus carries added scrutiny—not just because children are involved, but because the bus itself is a high-visibility vehicle. If the truck driver didn’t see it, investigators should be asking why. Was the view obstructed? Was the sun in the driver's eyes? Or was the driver simply not paying close enough attention?

Company oversight also matters. Cement trucks often operate on tight schedules, and if the driver was under pressure to make deliveries quickly, that raises questions about whether management encouraged unsafe practices, even indirectly.

Key Takeaways:

• It’s still unclear what caused the collision, but both right-of-way and speed will be central to the investigation.
• ECM data, dash cams, and school bus surveillance footage will be key in clarifying driver behavior and vehicle movement.
• Cement trucks require greater stopping distances, making following distance and brake condition critical issues.
• Distraction, visibility, and potential pressure from company scheduling may have contributed.
• Crashes involving school buses demand heightened scrutiny due to the duty of care owed to student passengers.