Driver Cited For Crash That Injured 4 Students At Bus Stop

SEMINOLE HEIGHTS, FL — A driver has been cited for careless driving after causing a crash that injured four Seminole Charter School students who were waiting for a bus.

According to Tampa Police, on Monday at 12:05 p.m., four students age 18 and 19 were waiting for a bus on North Florida Avenue at West Ida Street when the driver of a 1999 silver Acura attempted to turn left from West Ida onto northbound North Florida Avenue.

While turning, the Acura failed to yield to a 2007 Chevy pickup truck that was traveling north on North Florida Avenue. The driver of the Chevy swerved to avoid the Acura and struck a 2008 Nissan van that was also traveling north. The collision caused the driver of the van to lose control and swerve onto the sidewalk near where the Seminole Charter students were standing.

The teens were taken to the hospital to be treated for injuries ranging from road rash to cuts and bruises.

All drivers remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. No criminal charges will be filed.