Michael A. Shelton, 47, and Kelly C. Shelton, 44, killed when pickup collides head-on with school bus on Indiana 8 in Kouts, Indiana
Modified Date:
Fri, 11/10/2017 - 3:37pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, March 17, 20152 people in pickup truck die in collision with school bus
Tuesday morning's crash occurred near the town of Kouts, about 20 miles southeast of Gary.
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The driver was Michael A. Shelton, 47, of Wheatfield, and the passenger was his wife, Kelly C. Shelton, 44, of Merrillville, according to the Porter County Sheriff's Department.
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"The bus driver did everything the correct way. She had her seat belt on and the students were in their seats. As bad as it was, it could have been devastating," he said. "The driver did everything she could. We are grateful to have the drivers we have."
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Michael A. Shelton, 47, and Kelly C. Shelton, 44, were killed when the pickup they were traveling in on Indiana 8 collided head-on with a school bus. The pickup crossed into oncoming traffic for an unknown reason. The Boone Township school bus driver and two students, ages 17 and 18, were treated for minor injuries at a hospital.
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Type: Bus Accident
People Involved:
Michael A. Shelton
Kelly C. Shelton
Roadway:
Indiana 8City:
Kouts, INCounty:
Porter County, INArea:
Chicago, IL
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