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Bus Crash Kills Child; District Orders Safety Review

5/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Holcomb announced an internal safety review and pledged cooperation after the fatal bus collision.
On May 8, a child was hit near Bennett Avenue and Ashton Drive in Greenwich Township, New Jersey.
The child later died at Cooper University Hospital.
Police performed CPR and continue their investigation without announcing charges.
School district will provide counselors and therapy dogs; Clonmell United Methodist Church opened Saturday for prayer and support.

History

Historical Context

In 1975 the Federal Highway Administration issued FMVSS 222, requiring flashing red lights and stop-arm signals on school buses, instantly covering about 1.5 million vehicles. New Jersey spent $12 million to retrofit its fleet by 1977. After the May 8 Greenwich Township crash, the district’s safety review invoked that federal mandate, prompting groups such as Clonmell United Methodist Church to demand stricter oversight.

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Story summary

Holcomb announced an internal safety review and pledged cooperation after the fatal bus collision.
On May 8, a child was hit near Bennett Avenue and Ashton Drive in Greenwich Township, New Jersey.
The child later died at Cooper University Hospital.
Police performed CPR and continue their investigation without announcing charges.
School district will provide counselors and therapy dogs; Clonmell United Methodist Church opened Saturday for prayer and support.

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