Today outside San Pasqual High School in Escondido, California, as an incident involving an elderly bus driver and several high school students was caught on camera and subsequently shared across social media platforms. The video showcases an altercation that has prompted investigations by multiple agencies, including the Escondido Police Department, Escondido Union High School District, and North County Transit District (NCTD).
The incident began on the bus when three female students were arguing amongst each other. The bus driver reportedly requested the students to handle their dispute outside, which eventually led to the scuffle depicted in the video.
Witnesses shared their accounts of the unfolding events with NBC San Diego, revealing that the bus driver made an effort to call the authorities during the students' departure from the vehicle, which unfortunately escalated the situation. The video showcases one student pushing the elderly driver to the ground before striking him, while another student is seen kicking him repeatedly.
In a statement provided to NBC San Diego, NCTD spokesperson Colleen Windsor expressed the agency's concern regarding the encounter, while Escondido Union High School District Superintendent Jon Peterson announced their own investigation in collaboration with the police and NCTD.
