4-Wheel Drive Vehicle Hits School Bus, Both Drivers Hurt
A small four-wheel drive vehicle ran a red light in Santa Ana on Wednesday afternoon and slammed into a small school bus, heavily damaging both vehicles, police said.
No children were aboard the bus, officers reported. Both drivers were hospitalized with serious injuries, and the driver of the jeep-like vehicle was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs, police said.
A passenger in the vehicle that hit the bus, who was belted to his seat, was unhurt, officers said.
The driver of the bus, which is owned by Taylor Bus Service of Anaheim, was identified as Bernice Picos, 38, of Garden Grove. Fountain Valley Regional Hospital reported that she was in fair and stable condition.
The driver of the other vehicle, identified as Benjamin McCoy Bailer, 23, of Santa Ana, was listed in serious condition at the same hospital.
Police said the 1:20 p.m. accident occurred at Greenville Street and Segerstrom Avenue.
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