A school bus transporting Random Lake School District students was involved in an accident Monday morning. It happened near Highway E and Jay Road in the town of Fredonia.
First responders also have the intersection of Jay Road and Oriole closed, while they work the scene. Police say a black Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling east on Jay Road when it blew through a stop sign at County Highway E, hitting the school bus in the middle of the driver side.
First responders say the bus spun 180 degrees, tipped over onto the passenger side and came to a stop in the ditch.
There were 36 students on the bus ranging from elementary to high school age. Eight of those students were injured and taken to area hospitals by ambulance. Their injuries ranged from minor to serious, but police say none were life-threatening.
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Uninjured students were picked up by family — some of those family members opted to take their kids to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
Mark Hall, 53, was the bus driver and an employee of the Random Lake School District. He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The Jeep was being driven by Becka Stevenson, 32, who had a 33-year-old passenger. Both were taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Stevenson was cited for failure to yield from a stop sign. The incident is still under investigation.
Sheboygan Night Scanner shared three photos of scene with TMJ4.
The Random Lake School District posted this message on Facebook shortly after the crash.
District leaders say that the families of students who were impacted have been contacted about the situation and that the remaining students on the bus are being picked up by family.
Anyone with any concerns is asked to contact the school office, where "counselors will be available to support families and students."
TMJ4's Sydni Eure was able to share this picture:
The Ozaukee County Sheriff's Office reminds drivers that "it is their responsibility to be aware of the road and weather conditions, their surroundings, and make sure their attention is directed to operating in a safe manner."
The Wisconsin School Bus Association told TMJ4 in a statement that it is "deeply saddened to hear about the school bus accident in Random Lake... and is praying for the quick recovery of all who were injured."
Leaders with WSBA also emphasized how important it is for drivers to pay attention while on the road.
TMJ4 crews are working to get more information from families and community members. This story will be updated on air and online.
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