A school bus in Milwaukee was involved in a hit-and-run crash this morning, resulting in damage to a house, fence, and gas meter. Milwaukee police reported that the incident, which occurred near the intersection of 76th Street and Carmen Avenue, took place just before 7 a.m. According to TMJ4, the crash happened when a motorist ran a stop sign and struck the school bus as it was in the process of making a left turn.
The impact of the collision was significant enough to forcefully push the bus into a nearby house. Fortunately, the bus driver, who was the sole person onboard, did not sustain any injuries. Authorities are actively searching to locate the driver who chose to fleet the scene after causing the accident, as per report by FOX6Now.
The neighborhood was alerted due to the damage to the gas meter, creating concerns about potential gas leaks, as WISN reported. Details regarding the extent of the property damage or any environmental hazards were not immediately available.
