The Washington State Patrol’s Major Accident Investigation Team is looking for witnesses to last Saturday night’s incident in which a King’s Schools bus rolled over as it exited Interstate 5 at SR 104, injuring at least nine occupants returning from a King’s High School basketball game in Mount Vernon.
Detectives are seeking witnesses to the collision, which occurred at approximately 10:10 p.m. Saturday night, or any events leading up to it, the State Patrol said.
The school bus was traveling on the southbound exit from I-5 to State Route 104 when the right side wheels traveled onto the shoulder. The bus struck the guardrail and two roadside signs. The bus driver steered left back onto the roadway, and then over steered right causing the bus to rotate broadside and roll onto its left side injuring at least nine occupants. The bus driver stated that the brakes failed. Earlier in the trip, the muffler came loose and had to be re-secured.
If you witnessed anything, or know someone who has information, call Detective Sgt. Jerry Cooper or Detective Ed Collins at 360-805-1153.
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