Multiple people injured and alleged DUI driver Jeyonna Underwood, 21, arrested following school-bus crash on Highway 101 in Rome, Georgia
Modified Date:
Fri, 08/09/2024 - 10:42amAccident Date:
Thursday, August 8, 2024Driver arrested on suspicion of DUI after crash involving school bus that injured 15 people, including Rome students
The crash happened around 10:45 p.m. on Highway 101, near Old Rome Road and Doc Moats Road. The impact caused the bus to roll over and become entangled in power lines, complicating rescue efforts for first responders.
Driver charged with DUI arrested after causing GA school bus to flip, injuring at least 15 people
The school district said the crash happened along Highway 101 as the bus was returning from a football scrimmage game at Rockmart.
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Type: Bus Accident
Topics:
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug UsePeople Involved:
Jeyonna Underwood
Roadway:
Highway 101City:
Rome, GACounty:
Floyd County, GAArea:
Atlanta, GA