County school bus involved in hit-and-run incident

No injuries reported among 19 people on board the bus

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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An Albemarle County School bus was involved in a hit-and-run incident on Friday morning, according to local authorities. The incident occurred near the site of Henley Middle School and Brownsville Elementary School, and the driver of the other vehicle involved fled the scene after the accident.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents involving school buses raise concerns about student and driver safety, as well as the need for improved traffic enforcement and accountability for drivers who flee the scene of an accident.

The details

Police responded to reports of a motor vehicle crash involving an ACPS bus and a car at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Crozet Avenue and Rockfish Gap Turnpike. There were 19 people on board the bus at the time, all of whom were evaluated by emergency responders, but no injuries were reported.

  • The incident occurred on Friday morning around 8:45 a.m.

The players

Albemarle County Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the incident and is investigating the hit-and-run.

Albemarle County School Division

The school district that operates the bus involved in the accident.

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What’s next

ACPD is continuing to investigate the incident and search for the driver who fled the scene.

The takeaway

This hit-and-run incident highlights the importance of driver accountability and the need for improved safety measures around school transportation to protect students and staff.