SULLIVAN, MO : 2 dead, including Sullivan child, in Moultrie County bus-SUV accident on Friday, 27th September 2019

A Sullivan Elementary School student was among two people killed Friday when a school bus and SUV collided in Moultrie County.

"This afternoon, a Sullivan school bus transporting eleven students was involved in an accident. It is with deep sorrow that we are reaching out to let our school family know that a Sullivan Elementary Student lost their life as a result of this tragedy," Principal Dan Allen posted on the district's website Friday.

"On Monday, support and counseling services will be provided to students in all three buildings. We will share additional counseling details as plans are finalized. Please keep this family and our entire school community in your thoughts and prayers."Illinois State Police said a maroon Ford Edge drove into the path of a Sullivan School District bus at 3:39 p.m. Friday.

According to the preliminary crash investigation, the bus was southbound on Illinois 32. The eastbound SUV stopped at the marked intersection and then proceeded into the intersection and into the path of the bus. The bus struck the SUV's driver’s side door.

The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene, as was the student on the bus. Identification of the deceased is pending notice of their families.


The Sullivan School District's Facebook page included a post that said, "The parents of all students on board have been contacted. Thank you to all of the first responders, particularly the Sullivan Police Department, Sullivan Fire Department, Moultrie County Sheriff’s Department, and the Illinois State Police for their prompt and excellent care and comfort for all involved.

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