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Marana Today
By the People, for the People
Victims of Marana school bus crash still seeking justice one year later
Students and parents say the road to recovery has been difficult, both physically and emotionally, as they wait for the driver to stand trial.
Apr. 15, 2026 at 3:18am
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A year after the devastating school bus crash, the physical evidence remains a stark reminder of the victims' ongoing struggle for justice.Marana TodayA year after a school bus crash outside Marana, Arizona that left several students injured, including one who lost most of his fingers, the victims and their families are still seeking justice. The driver, Nicolas Rodriguez, was arrested in connection with the crash but his trial has been delayed, frustrating the victims who want to see him held accountable.
Why it matters
The Marana school bus crash has had a devastating impact on the students and their families, both physically and emotionally. The delay in justice has compounded the trauma, leaving the community searching for answers and closure a year later.
The details
In the crash, Shelley Liberto's son Bobby lost every finger but his thumb on his left hand when the bus rolled over on the freeway. Doctors had to amputate four of his fingers, and he now faces an uncertain future, unable to work or participate in normal daily activities. The crash has also left Bobby with PTSD, making him fearful of driving on highways. Other students from Kingman were also injured when the bus collided with an SUV and rolled over.
- The school bus crash occurred one year ago, on an unspecified date.
- Nicolas Rodriguez, 30, was arrested in connection with the crash.
- Rodriguez's trial has been pushed back and is now set for later this year, on August 4.
The players
Shelley Liberto
The mother of Bobby Liberto, a student who lost most of his fingers in the crash.
Bobby Liberto
A student who lost every finger but his thumb on his left hand in the Marana school bus crash, leaving him unable to work or participate in normal daily activities.
Nicolas Rodriguez
The 30-year-old driver who was arrested in connection with the Marana school bus crash.
What they’re saying
“He is unable to work and fully participate in normal daily activities.”
— Shelley Liberto, Mother of Bobby Liberto
“He does have PTSD. And then any time he wants, he needs to go anywhere, I have to pick him up and take him there. I mean, yeah, he's really scared about driving on the highways. It's really affected him.”
— Shelley Liberto, Mother of Bobby Liberto
“My son just, he wants justice. He wants this guy to go to court. He wants to see, he wants to be there when this happens.”
— Shelley Liberto, Mother of Bobby Liberto
What’s next
Nicolas Rodriguez's trial is set for August 4, where the victims and their families hope to see him held accountable for the crash.
The takeaway
The Marana school bus crash has left deep physical and emotional scars on the victims and their families, who are still waiting for justice a year later. The delay in the legal process has only compounded the trauma, highlighting the need for swifter action in cases involving serious injuries and the well-being of young students.
