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Sunday, 4 October 2026dailybeirut.com
Miscellaneous
A 35-year-old Subaru driver died and four people were hospitalized after a head-on collision with a school bus carrying Abingdon High School students in Tennessee.
A fatal two-vehicle collision on Tennessee State Route 91 claimed one life and injured four others on Oct. 2, involving a school bus transporting student athletes from Virginia.
The incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. in Johnson County when a 2013 Subaru Impreza struck the front end of a bus carrying 28 passengers from Abingdon High School. According to WJHL and The Roanoke Times, the bus was returning home to Virginia following a football game in Tennessee when the crash happened.
Preliminary reports from the Tennessee Highway Patrol indicate the Subaru was traveling southbound and crossed the center line before hitting the bus at the intersection with Waters Road. Both vehicles came to rest in a ditch following the impact, as cited by local outlets referencing the initial crash documentation.
Douglas McMillan, a 35-year-old man identified as the sole occupant of the Subaru, was pronounced dead at the scene. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) confirmed that four individuals required hospitalization, including three students and the bus driver.
Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) stated that the hospitalized students and staff did not sustain major injuries. In a notification to families, the district expressed gratitude for the lack of serious harm and acknowledged the efforts of first responders who assisted at the site.
The JCSO reported that a secondary crash occurred in connection with the initial collision, resulting in minor injuries and treatment for one patient, but no additional fatalities. The Tennessee Highway Patrol continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident.
WCPS noted that another bus from their fleet was traveling alongside the involved vehicle but was not part of the collision. Following the event, the school district issued a statement thanking first responders, Johnson County Public Schools, and community members who supported students and staff during the "tragic accident."
"Our students and staff were surrounded by people who cared for them, comforted them and helped ensure they made it safely home to their families," WCPS said in part. The district also praised internal teams, including bus drivers, coaching staff, and athletic trainers, for their response during the crisis.
