Big Truck and Cheerleader Bus Crash

They have increased it to 8 now.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/12/03/texas-officials-8-injured-in-bus-crash.html

 

Looks like the rig might have come across the median, hard to tell from that video though.

 

Looks like some new information has been added to the story.

According to the DPS report, an 18-wheeler was headed eastbound on I-20. Around 10:45 p.m., the driver swerved to miss a car that slammed on its brakes. The driver of the big rig lost control, crossed the median and into westbound traffic where it collided with the school bus at mile marker 173.

I sure hope the 4 wheeler that slammed on its brakes wasn't 'teaching the big truck a lesson'.

This is why you don't swerve.

 

That's it, mandatory skid pad training for all students. Im tired of people slamming brakes and forgetting to let up on the things to allow the wheels and tires to rotate for manuvering and evading.

 

It is very possible that the driver of the car had a legitimate reason for coming to a sudden stop. Possibly because there was something in front of the car that needed to be avoided.

 

UPDATE...
http://www.ktre.com/story/33860226/...t-might-have-happened-before-school-bus-crash
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) officials said the Iraan-Sheffield ISD bus was struck after a semi-trailer tried to avoid colliding with a car that braked suddenly.

The report said the semi lost control and crossed the center median and entered the westbound lanes of IH-20, striking the bus.

The driver of the black Dodge Challenger who hit the brakes suddenly has contacted DPS directly. DPS officials tell us they are now working on piecing the puzzle of the investigation together.

Liz Pope, 52 was pronounced dead by Judge Robert Fitzgibbons at Scenic Mountain Medical Center.

Eric Finley with University Medical Center in Lubbock said they still have three patients from the accident under their care.

Christina Garlock, the sister of the sponsor who was killed, has been upgraded to serious condition.

The two other patients are in satisfactory condition.

"The community is heart broken and we are just coming together and grieving," said Margaret Holmes, school board president. "Both girls are a big part of the community and we're heartbroken."

Iraan-Sheffield ISD was heading back home from Colorado City after a football game. Holmes said 45 minutes before the crash the Braves were celebrating a victory against Munday.