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School Bus Horror: 41 Injured, One Child Loses Hand
16 Jun
Summary
- Driver sentenced to seven years for school bus collision.
- Forty-one students and staff were injured in the crash.
- One student suffered severe injuries, losing a hand.
In Arizona, Nicolas Luis Rodriguez received a seven-year prison sentence for a devastating crash involving a school bus on April 1, 2025. The collision injured 41 individuals, including 35 students and staff members. Rodriguez pleaded guilty to aggravated assault causing severe injury and criminal damage, alongside driving while impaired.
Rodriguez's vehicle collided with the school bus as it traveled near Marana, causing the bus to overturn. Three students sustained severe injuries, with one tragically losing a hand. The driver reportedly told authorities he was rushing for a job interview and had consumed a THC vape.
During his sentencing, Rodriguez expressed remorse and took responsibility for his actions, acknowledging the life-altering impact on the victims. He was ordered to pay nearly $180,000 in restitution for victim damages and repairs to the school bus.
