NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 25, 2026Hillsborough
Sumter County Sheriff's Office arrests driver following collision with school bus
A man was arrested in Sumter County on Tuesday morning after allegedly crashing his vehicle into a school bus carrying 19 children and fleeing the scene on foot. The incident occurred at approximately 7:20 a.m. and was observed by a patrolling deputy.
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The incident involved a collision with a school bus transporting 19 students, raising immediate safety concerns for local school transportation.
Key Facts
- A man was arrested following a collision with a school bus in Sumter County.
- The school bus was transporting 19 children at the time of the crash.
- The incident occurred at 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday.
- A Sumter County Sheriff's deputy witnessed the crash while on patrol.
- The driver of the black Nissan Sentra fled the scene on foot after the collision.
Who's Mentioned
other23“Age of the suspect.”personQahiem Williams“The 23-year-old suspect arrested in the incident.”organizationSumter County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest.”locationSumter County“Location of the incident and the Sheriff's Office.”other19“Number of children on the school bus.”other20“The speed limit in the school zone.”