SPRING LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich — A Fruitport Community Schools bus was sideswiped Tuesday morning during student pickup on 148th Ave. near Birchwood Drive after an oncoming driver crossed the center line, according to a letter sent out by the district.
The Ottawa County Sheriff's office responded to the crash, which happened in Spring Lake Township just after 7 a.m. on March 3.
Three students were on the bus at the time of the crash. None were hurt, nor was anyone else.
The bus had minor body damage that has since been repaired. Michigan State Police cleared the bus for use again, and the Ottawa County Sheriff's Department cleared the bus driver of any fault.
The driver of the vehicle was cited for crossing the center line, according to the sheriff's office.
The incident is a reminder that drivers must use extreme caution around school buses.
On a two-lane road, if a bus has its red flashing lights on, drivers must stop in both directions. The same applies on a multi-lane paved road, even if a center turn lane separates drivers from the bus.
On a divided highway with a median, drivers traveling in the opposite direction are not required to stop, but should use caution.
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