Three children were hit by a vehicle just after stepping off a school bus near Thibodaux on yesterday afternoon, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 3 p.m. at the intersection of Talbot Avenue and Winder Road, and at least two of the children were flown to hospitals in New Orleans.
Officials Say State Police Investigating
Louisiana State Police have taken over the case, and deputies said medics airlifted at least two of the injured children to New Orleans hospitals, according to WAFB. A Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesperson did not immediately say whether anyone had been arrested in connection with the crash.
Where the Crash Happened
The wreck unfolded just west of Thibodaux, at Talbot Avenue and Winder Road, shortly after the bus had dropped off students, WDSU reported. Emergency crews temporarily shut down the intersection and urged drivers to avoid the area while investigators worked the scene.
School District Confirms Students Involved
Lafourche Parish Schools confirmed the children involved are district students but declined to provide ages or medical details, according to WAFB. Officials said additional information will be released as the investigation moves forward.
Context on Bus-Zone Risks
Loading and unloading are routinely cited as the riskiest moments in a child’s bus ride, and federal safety officials have long warned about drivers illegally passing stopped school buses. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration outlines prevention strategies and highlights industry data on illegal passings collected by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services; see NHTSA and NASDPTS for detailed resources and survey results.
What Happens Next
Investigators remained at the scene late Thursday, and officials asked motorists to continue steering clear of the intersection while the probe continues. More information is expected as state police and local authorities finish their work and release findings.
