Mississippi school kids stop school bus on highway after driver passes out
Summary
Middle school students in Mississippi stopped their bus safely after the driver passed out from an asthma attack on a highway. The students worked together to slow the bus, park it, and get help, which likely prevented a crash.Key Facts
- The bus driver, Leah Taylor, lost consciousness due to an asthma attack shortly after leaving Hancock Middle School in Kiln, Mississippi.
- Sixth-grader Jackson Casnave took control of the steering wheel when the bus began to swerve.
- Another student, Darrius Clark, tried to use the brakes but struggled because the bus had air brakes, which he was not familiar with.
- The students managed to slow the bus down and park it safely in the median.
- Kayleigh Clark, Darrius’s sister, called 911 despite the noisy situation on the bus.
- Destiny Cornelius helped by using the driver's nebulizer to assist her breathing.
- McKenzy Finch cared for the driver and contacted the school district.
- The students were honored at a school event for their quick and brave actions.
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