Collision happened when Margaret Moran, 64, of Columbia while operating a Ford Edge crossed the center line while coming up Jamestown Hill eastbound, and struck a school bus head on which was occupied by 18 Adair students, and five adults including bus driver. Moran and bus driver, Richard Redman, 63, of Columbia were both transported by Adair EMS to TJ Samson Columbia for treatment. Other occupants waived transport at scene.
Officers obtained a search warrant for a blood draw from Moran which was extracted at TJ Samson ER. The investigation is ongoing with charges pending lab results.
Multiple Officers from The Columbia Police Department responded to the scene as well as Adair Sheriff’s Office, Adair EMS, and Columbia Adair Fire Department.