The preliminary crash investigation by Master Trooper Jeremy J. Perez revealed that George S. Howard, 69, of Wabash, IN, was driving a Yellow 2019 Thomas School Bus traveling northbound on County Road 700 East approaching U.S. 24. The bus approached U.S. 24 and stopped south of U.S. 24. The School Bus traveled across U.S. 24 into the path of a Gray 2011 Dodge Ram driven by Tina J. Tague, 54, of Rossville, IN.

Tague was transported via medical helicopter to an area hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased by medical staff. A front-seat passenger of the Dodge was also transported via medical helicopter with serious injuries and is currently in stable condition. Four children on the bus sustained minor injuries and were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. One child on the bus suffered serious injuries and was transported via medical helicopter to an area hospital.

This is an ongoing investigation. At this time, neither the consumption of alcoholic beverages nor narcotics are suspected of contributing to this crash. Notification to the family of the deceased has been made.

Master Trooper Perez was assisted by other members of the Indiana State Police, the Wabash County Sheriff’s Office, Miami County Sheriff’s Office, Roann Town Marshal’s Office, Wabash City Police, Wabash Fire Department, Noble Township Volunteer Fire Department, Wabash County EMA, Wabash Fire EMS, Parkview medical helicopter, Lutheran medical helicopter.

SOURCE: Indiana State Police

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This morning’s winter storm created hazardous driving conditions across Kalamazoo County, resulting in multiple vehicle accidents and slide-offs, especially on our highways.

At approximately 8:30 AM, first responders were assisting at the scene of an accident on eastbound I-94 near the 80.5-mile marker in Comstock Township when a semi-truck jackknifed, overturned and struck a Comstock Fire apparatus and a Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in this incident.

We urge everyone to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary during severe winter weather. If you must be on the road, please use extreme caution, reduce your speed, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Your safety—and the safety of first responders—depends on it.

A heartfelt thank you to all the first responders who worked diligently in these challenging conditions this morning. Your service to our community is deeply appreciated.

Stay safe, Kalamazoo County!

Sheriff Rick Fuller

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