Driver Crashes Into School Bus, Flees Scene in Mississippi

Incident caught on camera as students were crossing the street to board the bus.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:53pm

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An extreme close-up of a damaged car side mirror, reflecting a blurry school bus in the background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A hit-and-run crash involving a school bus exposes the risks students face when accessing public transportation.Hattiesburg Today

Police in Hattiesburg, Mississippi are searching for a driver who crashed into a school bus and then fled the scene on Tuesday morning. The hit-and-run incident was captured on camera as students were crossing the street to board the bus.

Why it matters

School bus safety is a major concern, and hit-and-run incidents like this one put children at risk. Authorities are hoping to identify the driver and vehicle involved in order to hold the person accountable and prevent future such incidents.

The details

According to the Hattiesburg Police Department, a Hattiesburg Public School District bus was stopped to pick up students when it was struck by a silver midsized four-door passenger vehicle. The driver of the car is seen on camera backing away from the bus and then driving off, leaving the scene. No injuries were reported.

  • The hit-and-run occurred around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Hattiesburg Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run incident.

Hattiesburg Public School District

The school district whose bus was involved in the crash.

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What’s next

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the crash or the suspect vehicle to contact the Hattiesburg Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of driver safety around school buses and the need for accountability when drivers flee the scene of a collision. School districts and law enforcement will continue working to ensure the safety of students during their commutes.