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SANDWICH – No injuries were reported after a crash involving a school bus in Sandwich. The crash happened shortly before 9 AM at the intersection of Arline Path and Artisan Way. The other vehicle driver was evaluated as Sandwich Police investigated the cause of the crash. Further details were not immediately available.
The Sandwich Police Department reports they are charging a 22-year-old male from Forestdale for Leaving the Scene after he collided with a school bus this morning.
At approximately 9:00 AM, the Sandwich Police Department responded to Artisan Way and Arline Path for a report of a minor motor vehicle crash involving a school bus. The school bus had 16 students ranging from Kindergarten to Second Grade, all who were in good spirits and not injured. The other vehicle involved left the scene after colliding with the bus. Police were able to locate the vehicle, a 2013 gray Toyota Corolla, in Mashpee with front end damage. The operator was identified as a 22 year old male from Forestdale. He was issued a citation for Leaving the Scene of an Accident. All 16 children were evaluated by the Sandwich Fire Department, who worked in cooperation with their parents. There were no injuries and no children were transported to the hospital.
The Sandwich Police Department, Sandwich Fire Department, the bus company, and the Forestdale School worked cooperatively for a successful, smooth outcome to transition the kids back to school.
