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41 Injured, One Lost Hand in Bus Crash
16 Jun
Summary
- Driver sentenced to seven years for crashing into a school bus.
- 41 students and staff were injured, one child lost a hand.
- The driver admitted to impaired driving and rushing for a job interview.
Nicolas Luis Rodriguez received a seven-year prison sentence on June 15, 2026, for crashing his vehicle into a school bus in Arizona on April 1, 2025. The collision, which occurred on I-10 near Marana, resulted in 41 occupants of the bus, including 35 students and staff, sustaining injuries. Three students were severely hurt, and one lost a hand.
Rodriguez pleaded guilty to charges including aggravated assault with severe injury, criminal damage, and driving while impaired. He reportedly told authorities he was rushing for a job interview and had used a THC vape. The school bus, carrying students from the Kingman Unified School District to a conference in Tucson, overturned during the incident.
During the sentencing, victims shared statements about the lasting impact of their injuries. Rodriguez expressed remorse, taking full responsibility for his actions and acknowledging the lives changed by the accident. He was also ordered to pay nearly $180,000 in restitution.
