SB Hwy 169 @ CR 17, Itasca Co MN, Harris Twp, Itasca County
The Ford Pickup driven by McDowell was SB Hwy 169 and began to turn WB to County Road 17. The driver decided not to turn and returned to the SB lane of Hwy 169. It struck the School Bus that was driven by Hagen that was SB 169 also. The Ford Pickup came to a stop after hitting the bumper of the Dodge Pickup truck which was stalled on the right shoulder of NB Hwy 169. The driver of the Dodge was outside the vehicle and was uninjured.
The School Bus had one driver, two adults and 32 children. 5 children were transported to Grand Itasca Hospital for minor injuries. North Homes Children and Family Services made involved family notifications.