San Antonio, August 20, 2025
News Summary
A tragic two-vehicle collision occurred in San Antonio involving a North East Independent School District (NEISD) school bus and a sedan, resulting in the death of the sedan driver. The incident took place near Starcrest Drive at approximately 5 p.m. on Tuesday. Emergency responders pronounced the driver dead at the scene, while no injuries were reported among the school bus occupants. The bus was reportedly stationary when it was rear-ended by the sedan. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.
San Antonio — A two-vehicle crash involving a North East Independent School District (NEISD) school bus in the 2400 block of Northeast Loop 410 near Starcrest Drive at about 5 p.m. Tuesday resulted in the death of the sedan driver. Emergency responders pronounced the sedan driver dead at the scene. No one aboard the school bus was reported injured.
What happened
The collision occurred when a sedan struck a NEISD school bus at approximately 5 p.m. in the 2400 block of Northeast Loop 410 near Starcrest Drive. A witness reported that the sedan rear-ended the bus, which appeared to be stationary at the time of impact. Fire, EMS, and police units responded to the scene. Authorities confirmed the sedan driver was pronounced dead at the scene and that there were no injuries among those on the bus.
Eyewitness and student accounts
A MacArthur High School student who had been aboard the bus described exiting the vehicle when a loud crash occurred. The student reported being shocked by the collision and indicated that, from their perspective, no obvious speeding was heard prior to the impact. The student also noted they had been waving goodbye to the bus driver as the crash happened. These details were provided as a summary of the student’s account rather than verbatim statements.
Related incident earlier the same day
Earlier on Tuesday, at about 4:10 p.m., NEISD crews responded to a separate crash on U.S. Highway 281 involving two Tejada Middle School buses. That collision carried 26 students on one bus and 40 on the other, and no injuries were reported from that incident. After the Highway 281 crash, a significant number of students were observed waiting on the highway for transport to another location. NEISD confirmed it was monitoring both collisions for any further developments.
Response and investigation
Responding units at the Loop 410 crash included fire, EMS, and police. Authorities secured the scene and handled traffic as crews conducted their initial work. NEISD officials indicated the district was monitoring both collisions; law enforcement typically leads investigations into on-scene causes and circumstances in fatal traffic incidents. Further investigative steps such as collision reconstruction, witness interviews, and review of any available video or telemetry would generally follow, though no additional investigative details have been released at this time.
Impact on students and routes
At least one student was on the Loop 410 bus at the time of the crash and was not injured. In the earlier Highway 281 incident, a total of 66 students were aboard the two Tejada Middle School buses combined; all were reported uninjured and required transport after the crash. District staff and emergency responders coordinated to move students to safety and arrange alternative transportation as needed.
Background and context
School bus collisions are subject to multi-agency response and review, involving school district staff, local fire and police departments, and emergency medical services. When a traffic fatality occurs, law enforcement typically collects physical evidence, interviews witnesses, and may release updates as the investigation proceeds. School districts commonly review routes and safety procedures following bus-involved incidents, and monitoring by district officials is standard practice to ensure student welfare and address any operational concerns.
The sequence of two separate bus-related incidents on the same day prompted district attention. Officials stated they would continue to monitor the situations and assess any further requirements for student transport or safety measures. No additional injuries or fatalities were reported beyond the single death of the sedan driver at Loop 410.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened at Northeast Loop 410?
A sedan rear-ended a NEISD school bus at about 5 p.m. in the 2400 block of Northeast Loop 410 near Starcrest Drive. The sedan driver was pronounced dead at the scene; no bus occupants were injured.
Were any students hurt in the crash?
No injuries were reported among students or others on the school bus involved in the Loop 410 collision. In an earlier Highway 281 crash, no injuries were reported among the students on the two buses involved.
When and where did the related crash occur?
An earlier crash occurred at about 4:10 p.m. on U.S. Highway 281 and involved two Tejada Middle School buses carrying 26 and 40 students. No injuries were reported in that collision.
Who responded to the incidents?
Fire, EMS, and police responded to the Loop 410 crash. Emergency responders and district staff handled student safety and transport following the Highway 281 incident.
Is there an ongoing investigation?
Authorities conducted on-scene work and NEISD confirmed it was monitoring both collisions. Law enforcement typically leads follow-up investigations in fatal traffic incidents; no further investigative details were released at this time.
Key details at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date/Time | Tuesday, ~5:00 p.m. (Loop 410); ~4:10 p.m. (U.S. Highway 281) |
| Location | 2400 block of Northeast Loop 410 near Starcrest Drive; U.S. Highway 281 (earlier crash) |
| Vehicles involved | NEISD school bus and sedan (Loop 410); two Tejada Middle School buses (Highway 281) |
| Fatalities | 1 (sedan driver, Loop 410) |
| Injuries | 0 reported on bus occupants in both incidents |
| Students affected | At least one student on Loop 410 bus (uninjured); 26 and 40 students on Highway 281 buses |
| Response | Fire, EMS, police; NEISD monitoring both collisions |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, ~4:10 p.m. | Collision involving two Tejada Middle School buses on U.S. Highway 281 (26 and 40 students aboard) | No injuries reported; NEISD monitoring |
| Tuesday, ~5:00 p.m. | Sedan rear-ends NEISD school bus in 2400 block of Northeast Loop 410 near Starcrest Drive | Sedan driver pronounced dead at scene; no bus injuries; emergency responders on site |
| Following both incidents | Students assisted and transported as needed; district and authorities monitoring situations | Ongoing monitoring; further investigation may follow |
Statistics and quick visuals
Known numeric counts from the incidents:
Note: Visual bars are proportionate representations based on provided numeric figures (26 and 40 students). Some counts related to the Loop 410 bus occupancy were not specified and are not represented numerically above.
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