ROANOKE, Va. – UPDATE
Roanoke Police traffic investigators have completed their investigation into the crash and have determined that there was no criminal intent or negligence on the part of the bus driver.
Authorities said after a careful review of the evidence with Roanoke Commonwealth’s Attorney Donald Caldwell, it was determined that the child had entered the roadway and fell when the bus was moving.
We’re told the driver of the bus did not see the child enter the roadway or know that she was injured.
Police said the incident was initially investigated as a hit-and-run, as the driver had left the scene of the crash after they unknowingly struck a child. Because the driver did not deliberately leave the scene of the crash, they will not face charges.
According to authorities, the child was not seriously injured and is expected to make a full recovery.
UPDATE
A bus driver for Roanoke City Public Schools who allegedly hit a girl is not at fault, according to an internal investigation that was conducted by National Express, the parent company of Durham School Services.
Edward Flavin, the Vice President of external communications for National Express, told 10 News that the driver returned to their scheduled routes on Monday.
According to the Roanoke City Police Department, traffic investigators are scheduled to meet with Roanoke Commonwealth’s Attorney Donald Caldwell to review the case and evidence.
Stay with 10 News as this breaking news story develops.
ORIGINAL STORY
A girl was transported to the hospital after being hit by a school bus for Roanoke City Public Schools, according to the Roanoke Police Department.
On Friday, close to 9 a.m., Roanoke Police were called to the intersection of Cove Road and Lancelot Lane NW after receiving a report that a pedestrian had been struck.
Upon arrival, officers found a “juvenile female” victim with non-life-threatening injuries as a result of the crash.
She was then transported to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment by Roanoke Fire-EMS personnel. Her age was not specified.
Authorities said they spoke with witnesses who claimed that the child had been hit by the bus while entering the roadway.
Shortly after the crash, officers were able to locate the bus and speak with the bus driver, who has not been identified.
Although there were several students on the bus at the time of the incident, no one else was hurt in the crash, police said.
Investigators don’t believe any other vehicles were involved in the incident.
Currently, no charges have been placed in connection with the crash and the Commonwealth Attorney will be consulted at the completion of the investigation, police said.
Investigators are working to determine what led to the crash.
No further details were provided, but we will continue to update this article as we learn more.