UPDATE: Feb. 16, 2022 8:40 a.m.
Koshkonong School District Superintendent Seth Bryant released a statement on the crash:
Students and coaches of the Koshkonong School District were returning to school after basketball games last night when their school bus was involved in an accident on Highway 99. Law enforcement and emergency crews responded to the accident. Superintendent Bryant would like to thank all emergency responders, parents, volunteers, students, and other school staff for their quick action and for putting the safety of our students and staff first and foremost.
All families of the students involved were notified. Students and staff with injuries were taken to the hospital for treatment. We are so thankful that everyone has been medically released. We will have counselors available for any student who needs assistance during this time. The District’s protocols for bus accidents are being implemented. Superintendent Bryant thanks everyone in the community for their thoughts and concerns.
Thomasville, MO. – A 2009 Bluebird Bus carrying the Koshkonong basketball team crashed last night at roughly 11:15, while traveling southbound on highway 99 north of Thomasville.
While details of why the crash happened are not clear, it appears that the bus, driven by Victoria Smith, 59 of West Plains, traveled off the right side of the roadway, and struggled to stay on the road.
This ultimately led to the bus traveling off the left side of the road to strike several trees and end up on its passenger side in the ditch. Injuries appear to be minor, with only one moderate injury.
This crash was investigated by Corporal JC Howell, and was assisted by Trooper M Baron and Trooper JJ Smith, all of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. More information will follow as it is released.
