Crime & Safety
Fond du Lac County, WI School Bus Crash: 35 Students Aboard
Fond du Lac, WI – A school bus carrying 35 students was struck from behind by a teenage driver Friday morning, November 6, prompting an emergency response and temporarily closing a roadway in Fond du
By Erin Vale · 2026-11-06T18:50:16.248Z
Fond du Lac, WI – A school bus carrying 35 students was struck from behind by a teenage driver Friday morning, November 6, prompting an emergency response and temporarily closing a roadway in Fond du Lac County. Authorities confirmed that everyone involved escaped injury.
According to the Fond du Lac County Sheriff 's Office, the crash occurred around 7:35 a.m. on Lakeshore Drive near Subway Road in the town of Friendship.
Investigators determined that a Johnson School bus was stopped in the southbound lane with its red warning lights activated and stop arm extended when a southbound passenger car struck the rear of the bus.
The vehicle was driven by a 17 year old Fond du Lac County resident, authorities said.
35 Students Evaluated After Collision Emergency personnel from the North Fond du Lac Fire Department , North Fond du Lac Ambulance Service and Van Dyne Fire Department responded alongside sheriff's deputies.
All 35 students aboard the bus were reported uninjured. Several students were evaluated by emergency medical personnel at the scene before being released.
The teenage driver and a juvenile passenger in the car were also uninjured.
Deputies cited the driver for failing to stop for a stopped school bus and following too closely.
Lakeshore Drive was closed for approximately one hour while emergency crews responded and investigated the collision.
Sheriff's Office Issues School Bus Safety Reminder Following the crash, the Sheriff's Office reminded motorists that Wisconsin drivers must stop when approaching a school bus displaying flashing red warning lights.
Drivers must remain stopped until the bus resumes movement or its flashing red lights are turned off.
The incident highlights the importance of remaining attentive around school buses, particularly during morning pickup hours when children may be boarding or crossing roadways.