Barbara Moore, 51, was behind the wheel of a school bus that collided with a tractor-trailer about 6:30 a.m. May 27. The wreck killed Kyrie C. Henry, 4, and seriously injured preschooler Michayla Brown.
“The driver has been placed on administrative leave, as is standard protocol with drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents while on the job,” stated Merry Glenne Piccolino, the public information director for Aiken County Public Schools. “She has worked for the district since September of 2011 and has no driving or employee infractions or violations in her history with Aiken County Public Schools.”
South Carolina Highway Patrol Lance Cpl. Judd Jones said traffic investigators determined the bus was traveling north on Beech Island Avenue near Scarborough Avenue and the semi was in the southbound lane, where the wreck occurred. There were indications the truck driver tried to avoid a collision, according to Aiken County Coroner Tim Carlton.
Moore was hospitalized with injuries that weren’t considered life-threatening, and the truck driver, James Gillette, was not hurt. Kyrie was pronounced dead at the scene, and Michayla was taken to Georgia Regents Medical Center with injuries that officials described as “incapacitating.”
All four victims were wearing seat belts, according to an incident report.
Michayla spent nearly two weeks in the hospital before being discharged this week, according to a hospital spokeswoman.
The highway patrol is still investigating the crash, according to Jones. No charges have been filed.
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