Caldwell County, NC — April 2, 2025, a student sustained injuries as the result of a school bus accident that happened around 3:00 p.m. on Mountain View Circle.

Preliminary information about the crash says that it took place south of Lenoir near the intersection of Mountain View Circle and Midas Bolick Road.

Initial details about the accident say that at least seven Gamewell Middle School students were onboard the bus at the time. They were traveling eastbound along Mountain View when, for reasons unclear, the bus went off the side of the road. It then crashed into a group of trees.

Due to the collision, one student on the bus had reportedly minor injuries. There did not appear to be a any confirmed injuries. Authorities say the bus driver was cited for unsafe speeds.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

If the allegation here is true, then it's important investigators look into whether or not this was an isolated incident. Was this driver known for driving recklessly? Have they been cited before? Were they hired without a proper background check? Have other school bus drivers in the distract been involved in accidents? At the end of the day, we trust school district officials and their representatives to keep our kids safe. If they can't even ensure the kids are safe on their way to and from school, that's a big problem.