A 35-year-old Sterlington woman was killed Friday afternoon when the SUV she was driving collided with the rear of a school bus transporting students on La. Highway 2 east of Homer, Louisiana State Police said.
Authorities have not released the woman’s name at this time.
Troopers from State Police Troop G responded to the crash at about 4:00 p.m. Preliminary findings indicate that a 2023 Toyota Highlander was traveling east on Highway 2 near Bella Vista Road. The Toyota was behind a 2018 Blue Bird Conventional school bus, which was also traveling east.
For reasons still under investigation, the Toyota struck the rear of the bus.
The Toyota’s driver, who was wearing a seat belt was pronounced dead at the scene. Her identity was not made public by LSP.
The school bus driver was also properly restrained and was not injured. No injuries were reported among the students aboard the bus.
State Police said impairment is not suspected. Standard toxicology samples were collected and submitted for analysis as part of the investigation.
The crash remains under investigation.
