Principal killed by bus after pushing students out of harm. Susan jordan, who served as principal of amy beverland elementary for 22 years, pushed other children out of harms way before being struck and. She was an amazing leader, said amy bilyeu, president of the amy beverland parent faculty organization. The sports below are open to 6th graders this year. Indianapolis principal fatally struck by bus after pushing kids out of harms way. Susan jordan, the principal of amy beverland elementary school in indianapolis, died pushing children out of the way of an oncoming bus that jumped the. Hero principal saves kids lives before being killed by. The bus driver isnt sure why her bus lurched forwardan inspection four days ago found no issues, per wish tvbut she says she saw jordan push several students out of.
Dear families, the staff of the early learning center at amy beverland is committed to honoring the whole child. Principal killed, 2 children injured after being struck by. A school bus driver yells to a parent that their child is safe after a bus accident at amy beverland elementary school that left several students. Jordan was killed and two children injured after a school bus jumped. Hundreds mourn hero principal killed in bus tragedy. No criminal charges in bus accident that killed principal at amy. Students at amy beverland elementary school are picked up after. Report says bus driver didnt apply parking brake in amy. Beloved principal killed in bus crash pushed children from. Principal pushed students to safety before dying in crash. The female bus driver told firefighters shes not sure why the bus accelerated and jumped the curb. School principal susan jordan killed, 2 children injured. According to the report, the school bus driver, identified as christine beeler, got out of the drivers seat of the bus without engaging the parking brake, causing the bus to roll forward.
The bus driver told indianapolis fire department officials that jordan. The principal of amy beverland elementary school, susan jordan was helping students board the school buses to go home when a school bus carrying 25. Susan jordan, the principal of amy beverland, was fatally struck by a school bus. Police find nothing mechanically wrong with bus involved. Indianapolis school bus crash injures two children, kills hero. Students that do not follow bus safety procedures or rules could lose the privilege to ride the bus.
Principal killed, 2 children seriously injured after being. Indianapolis the crash report from the deadly bus accident at amy beverland elementary school says the driver didnt apply the parking brake when she got out of her seat. Susan jordan, the principal of amy beverland, was fatally struck by a school bus this afternoon. An indianapolis police report says the driver of a school bus that struck and killed a principal last month got out of the drivers seat without putting on the parking brake. The driver of a school bus that jumped a curb and fatally struck the principal of amy beverland elementary school on tuesday showed no outward signs of impairment at the scene of the crash. Students at amy beverland elementary school are picked up after school after a bus accident in indianapolis on tuesday, jan. These first years are critical in establishing a childs sense of self, wonder and joy for learning. An ihsaa preparticipation physical must be on file in the athletic office if students wish to participate in interscholastic athletics. Amy beverland has been rated an a school by the indiana department of education. School bus crash kills principal, injures 2 children. As a bus driver, you are responsible for the safe transportation of students aboard your route. Chinese school bus driver that killed hero principal and injured two. Some school districts are considering revising their idling policies following the deadly school bus crash at amy beverland elementary on. In this position, you work when school is in session approximately 5.
The driver told police jordan pushed students out of. The transportation department would like to remind families that riding the bus is. Students and faculty at amy beverland elementary school in indianapolis are mourning the loss of their principal, susan jordan. Beloved principal killed in bus crash pushed children from harms way. No criminal charges in amy beverland elementary bus crash local. Cedar point postpones opening of new ride, all 150th anniversary festivities until 2021 season. Principal susan jordan died tuesday afternoon and two students were seriously injured, when a school bus jumped the curb during afternoon pickup at amy beverland elementary school. Driver of a school bus that killed hero principal and injured two children got distracted and failed to use parking brake. Susan jordan, the principal at amy beverland elementary school, was fatally struck by a school bus on jan. Marion county prosecutor terry curry said his office determined that the evidence does not warrant criminal charges against school bus driver. Indianapolis principal fatally struck by bus after pushing. Susan jordan, the principal of amy beverland elementary school on the citys far northeast side, was killed and two 10yearold children were hospitalized with serious but nonlifethreatening.
Amy beverland school bus driver not charged in principals. Susan jordan, the longtime principal at amy beverland elementary school, died tuesday afternoon after being hit when a bus ran onto the curb outside of the school, authorities said. Indianapolis bus crash kills 1 adult, hurts 2 children. The hospitalized childrens injuries were serious, though not lifethreatening, and neither the bus driver nor. A high school education or equivalent is required and we provide paid training to qualified applicants to obtain a class b commercial drivers license with. Amy beverland elementary school is in the metropolitan school district of lawrence township.
Fatal crash took place outside amy beverland elementary. Some schools reevaluating bus idling policy after deadly accident at. At the direction of governor holcomb, there will be no onsite classes for the remainder of the 20192020 academic school year due to the covid19 pandemic. Susan jordan, principal of amy beverland elementary school in lawrence township for 22 years, pushed several children out of the path of the bus as it. Susan jordan, indianapolis principal, killed after pushing. School bus jumps curb, kills indiana principal time. Buses were lined up outside amy beverland elementary school when the accident happened on january 27. The bus driver will be given a blood test, a standard procedure in fatal. A school bus driver yells to a parent that their child is safe after a bus accident at amy beverland elementary school left several students injured. Susan jordan, principal of amy beverland elementary school in. Principal killed, 2 children injured after being struck by school bus in. Cnn reports that jordan was killed when a bus carrying 25 students. Indiana principal hailed a hero for pushing several kids.
School bus jumped curb and was heading straight for. Lawrence township schools superintendent shawn smith says the district lost a great educator. The victim was identified as susan jordan, principal of amy beverland elementary school. Students will only be allowed to ride their assigned bus. Msd of lawrence township provides bus transportation to and from school as well as field trips, athletic competitions and other school sponsored activities. Ladies and gentleman, its very, very sad that i have to report that the fatality was a great educator, ms. Transportation from your elementary school for those students on bruin athletic teams is available. Authorities say a bus waiting outside the indianapolis elementary school suddenly lurched forward and. Principal pushed kids out of way before she was hit by bus. Amy beverland school bus driver not charged in principals death.
Susan jordan, the principal at amy beverland elementary school, was fatally struck by a. Indianapolis the school principal died and two children were seriously injured when a school bus jumped a curb at amy beverland elementary school on the far northeast side of indianapolis. January 26, 2016 principal susan jordan was killed and two kids were seriously injured in a bus crash outside amy beverland elementary school in. A school bus driver yelled to a parent that their child is safe after a bus accident at amy beverland elementary school left several students injured and the schools princial dead tuesday in indianapolis. Driver of bus that killed principal considered a model. Susan jordan, the principal of amy beverland elementary school, died from injuries sustained during the 2. Chinese school bus driver that killed hero principal and. Jordan, who had been principal at amy beverland for 22 years, died at. One adult was killed and two 10yearold kids are in stable condition after they were hurt in a school bus crash at amy beverland school in lawrence township. Jordan, 69, was killed tuesday after a school bus jumped a curb at the school. February 8, 2016 according to a report released today, the driver involved in the amy beverland bus crash on january 26 got out of the drivers seat without reengaging. The bus hit jordan and two of the children she was pushing out of the way.
The bus driver involved in a crash that killed principal susan jordan will not be charged, the marion county prosecutors office said thursday jordan died after being struck by a school bus at amy beverland elementary school on the january 26, 2016. School principal susan jordan killed, 2 children injured in school bus crash at amy beverland elementary school in lawrence township, indiana. The driver and the 25 children on the bus werent injured, fire capt. It happened at amy beverland elementary school around 2. The incident occurred on tuesday afternoon just after dismissal at amy beverland elementary school in the suburbs of indianapolis, the indianapolis star reports. Susan jordan, principal of amy beverland elementary school, was killed when a school bus. Reith says the bus driver and 25 students on the bus were not injured in the incident outside amy beverland elementary school in lawrence township on the citys far northeast side. Amy beverland rated an a school welcome to amy beverland. Impd report says the parking brake wasnt engaged in the deadly accident at amy beverland rtv6 news brings you the best breaking news coverage in indiana.
Susan jordan, principal of amy beverland for 22 years, died at the scene after the bus struck her and two 10yearold students around 2. The transportation department would like to remind families that riding the bus is a privilege, not a right. No criminal charges in amy beverland elementary bus crash. Principal susan jordan of amy beverland elementary school in the indianapolis area died in a bus crash at the school tuesday afternoon, officials said. February 8, 2016 according to a report released today, the driver involved in the amy beverland bus crash on january 26 got out of the driver s seat without reengaging the.
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