FHP

BRANFORD, Fla. — An accident involving a Suwannee County school bus in front of Branford High School on Monday afternoon left one student injured.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the school bus attempted to make a right turn onto NE Governor Ave. at 3:30 p.m. from the BHS parking lot when it hit the rear of a Honda Accord, driven by 16-year-old Cassydie Kinsey, of Branford.

The FHP report states the bus driver, 64-year-old Jeffry Hunt, of Branford, failed to observe the car approaching.

Hunt was issued a violation of right of way citation.

According to the report, there were 49 students on board the bus at the time of the accident with one transported to Lake City Medical Center with minor injuries.

There were no other injuries reported, according to the report.

“We are pleased there were no serious injuries during this accident and that everyone is healthy,” Superintendent Ted Roush said.

Roush said Transportation Director Chris Landrum is investigating the accident and will make a recommendation on how to handle the situation.