Rappahannock County, VA — December 15, 2025, two drivers and eight children were injured in a school bus accident around 9:10 a.m. along Route 522.

According to initial details about the accident, the crash took place at the intersection of Route 522 and Chester Gap Road.

Investigators said that a Warren County school bus was on Chester Gap Road at Rt. 522. The bus driver allegedly failed to yield and pulled onto the highway. As a result, a Ford pickup crashed into the bus.

Due to the accident, both drivers sustained injuries. Eight students onboard the bus also were hurt. Injuries reportedly were non-life-threatening. Right now, additional details about the crash remain under investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

If the allegations here are true, parents will no doubt want to see some accountability. In my experience, that requires more than just simple charges or citations. We expect school districts and their employees to take care of our kids. Something like this suggests the possibility of issues behind the scenes, either with screening drivers who may be negligent or with enforcing safe behavior for drivers. Finding out if there are deeper issues surrounding this crash might be crucial both to see accountability for the crash and also to make sure this sort of thing doesn't happen again.