2 people hurt after Ford Escape and school bus collide in Lincoln

Incident details

Charges have been laid following a head-on collision involving a grey Ford Escape and school bus in Lincoln.

The incident took place in the area of Fly Road and Walker Road shortly after 6 p.m. ET on Dec. 2.

• According to Niagara police, the school bus ended up in the ditch on the north side of Fly Road. As for the Ford Escape, it was in a field on the south side of the road.
• No children were on the school bus at the time of the collision.
• The driver of the school bus, a 42-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
• The driver of the Ford Escape, a 29-year-old man, was transported to an out-of-region hospital. His injuries aren’t considered life-threatening.

Investigation updates

The operator of the Ford Escape was charged with dangerous and impaired driving at the hospital.

He’s scheduled to appear in front of a judge on Jan. 3 in St. Catharines.

Anyone with information on the incident, including cellphone or dashcam footage, is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1025400.

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