School Bus Driver Dies From Injuries Sustained In Crash

WASHINGTONVILLE, NY — The Washingtonville school bus driver injured in an accident Oct. 21 has died.

Schools Superintendent Larry Washington announced the death of Andy Sanchez in a letter to the community posted Wednesday on the district's website.

He called Sanchez, 74, a "valued employee, beloved by his colleagues and the Little Britain Elementary School students in his care."

Washington said faculty and staff were informed, and school counselors will be made available to anyone — staff, students or families — for support and assistance.

Sanchez had been school bus driver for the district for nine years.

He was driving the Washingtonville district school bus the morning of Oct. 21 when a tree service truck crossed the double yellow line and hit the school bus head on.

Sanchez, a 6-year-old girl and the truck's driver, Ian Jennings, 25, had to be extricated and were taken to the hospital.

Seven other students were able to walk off the bus and were taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

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