school bus accidents

School bus crashes are occurring at a high rate in Georgia and nationwide. Although all crashes are worrying, school bus accidents in Cobb County may be especially concerning due to the involvement of young victims. A recent school bus crash shows that these incidents continue to occur, and it is not clear what steps school districts are taking to improve safety. Parents of injured children may consider their legal options after these incidents.

Jeep Driver Cited for Running Red Light After Major School Bus Crash in Cobb County

In August of 2025, MSN and many other sources reported that a school bus had crashed in Cobb County. Officials say that the collision seems to have been sparked by the driver of a Jeep, who ran a red light. Images from the scene show the Jeep toppled over onto its side, with its rear end lodged against the door of the school bus. A third vehicle was also involved in the collision, although the driver of this SUV was not cited.

Parents entrust their children to a number of responsible adults every day, including teachers and bus drivers. When something goes wrong and the child is injured–or even killed–while under another person’s care, the parents understandably want to hold that person responsible. Unfortunately, the law does not always help parents in this regard, particularly when the responsible person happens to be a public employee.

Odum v. Harn

A recent ruling from the Georgia Court of Appeals, Odum v. Harn, typifies the uphill battle parents face when seeking accountability. This case involves a 2013 accident that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old child. The victim was riding on a Bryan County school bus operated by the defendant.

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School Bus Crashes in Cobb County After Driver Runs Red Light

Ga. Court of Appeals: Bus Driver Not Responsible for 5-Year-Old’s Death