Parents Sue School District and Bus Driver After Fatal Crash

Lawsuit filed over Kenwood Middle School student's death in March bus accident

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:21pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged school bus part or piece of evidence from the crash site, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A somber investigation into the causes of a fatal school bus crash that claimed two young lives.Clarksville Today

The parents of Zoe Davis, a 13-year-old Kenwood Middle School student killed in a March 27 bus crash, have filed a lawsuit against the Clarksville Montgomery County School System (CMCSS) and the bus driver, Sabrina Ducksworth. The suit alleges that Ducksworth was negligent in veering across a double line and striking a dump truck head-on, resulting in Zoe's death and multiple injuries.

Why it matters

This tragic incident has shaken the Clarksville community and raised questions about school transportation safety. The lawsuit seeks accountability and justice for the family's devastating loss.

The details

The lawsuit, filed on April 2 in the Circuit Court of Carroll County, claims that Ducksworth failed to maintain a proper lookout and stay in her lane, leading to the fatal collision. CMCSS is also named as a defendant, as the suit alleges the district is liable for the negligence of its employee or contractor, the bus driver.

  • The bus crash occurred on Friday, March 27.
  • The lawsuit was filed on Thursday, April 2.

The players

Zoe Davis

A 13-year-old student at Kenwood Middle School who was killed in the bus crash.

Arianna Pearson

A 13-year-old Kenwood Middle School student who was also killed in the bus crash.

John and Jessica Davis

The parents of Zoe Davis, who have filed the lawsuit against CMCSS and the bus driver.

Sabrina Ducksworth

The Clarksville Montgomery County school bus driver involved in the fatal crash.

Clarksville Montgomery County School System (CMCSS)

The school district named in the lawsuit, which is alleged to be liable for the bus driver's negligence.

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What they’re saying

“Our clients suffered the devastating loss of their daughter in this tragic incident. Families place their trust in school transportation systems to ensure their children's safety each day. We are conducting a thorough investigation to determine how this occurred, and are committed to holding those responsible accountable for their negligence while pursuing justice on behalf of our clients.”

— John Morgan and Susan Neal Wiley, Morgan & Morgan law firm

“Our hearts are broken and our lives have been shattered by the loss of our daughter, who was bright, funny and one-of-a-kind. We have filed this lawsuit to uncover how this could have happened, and to ensure that no other parents have to endure this unimaginable tragedy.”

— John and Jessica Davis

What’s next

The National Transportation Safety Board and the Tennessee Highway Patrol continue investigating the cause of the fatal bus crash.

The takeaway

This tragic incident has shaken the Clarksville community and raised serious questions about school transportation safety. The lawsuit seeks accountability and justice for the family's devastating loss, with the goal of preventing similar tragedies in the future.