NJ Transit Bus Operated by Student Driver Crashes into Leonia Office Building

Bus Crash in Leonia

• 🚌 An NJ Transit bus, clearly marked with "Student Driver" signs, crashed into an office building in Leonia, New Jersey.
• ⚠️ The incident occurred just before 9 AM during the morning rush hour, causing significant damage to the building.
• 🎯 A witness, a school crossing guard, stated the driver was making a left turn and failed to straighten the wheel, causing the bus to jump curbs and enter the building.

Injuries and Investigation

• ✅ Fortunately, no one on the bus or in the immediate vicinity was seriously injured.
• 🚑 An ambulance checked on the two individuals on the bus, and they were found to be okay.
• 🔍 Leonia Police are investigating the cause of the crash, with possibilities including mechanical failure or student driver error.

Building and Location Damage

• 🏢 The bus struck a shutter business named Kitchens and Stone of Leonia and also took down a tree.
• 📈 The intersection is described as very busy, especially during rush hour, with significant traffic including large trucks coming off I-8.
• 🚧 Substantial damage was done to the building, and the bus was eventually towed away.

Separate Fatal Crash in Clifton

• 🚨 In a separate incident the same morning in Clifton, New Jersey, a pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle.
• 📍 This crash occurred at the intersection of Getty and Crooks Avenues.
• ⚠️ Residents reported that the intersection is known for accidents, with a head-on collision happening just the week prior.