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Parma School Bus Hits Wheelchair Woman, No Charges Filed

8/27/2026

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Story summary

A Parma City Schools bus struck a 69-year-old woman in a motorized wheelchair, dragging her 100 feet.
Police reported she sustained a broken ankle bone and surface bruising but remained alert and was doing well.
Prosecutors assigned fault to the woman and issued no citation or charges to any party.
Parents received notification up to 24 hours after the crash, after which the bus was replaced, ending Stopfinder tracking.

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Story summary

A Parma City Schools bus struck a 69-year-old woman in a motorized wheelchair, dragging her 100 feet.
Police reported she sustained a broken ankle bone and surface bruising but remained alert and was doing well.
Prosecutors assigned fault to the woman and issued no citation or charges to any party.
Parents received notification up to 24 hours after the crash, after which the bus was replaced, ending Stopfinder tracking.