A tragic accident this morning in Rushville has claimed the lives of five people, including three young children. The Illinois State Police (ISP) are investigating a fatal crash between a school bus and a semi-tractor trailer in Rushville this morning, March 11, 2024. Around 11:30 AM, preliminary reports indicated a school bus, carrying young children, crossed over the center line into the westbound lane and struck a semi-truck head-on. The crash happened on Route 24, west of Parkview Road, and resulted in five fatalities, including the bus driver, semi-truck driver, and three children. Both vehicles erupted in flames upon impact. The Schuyler County Coroner has identified the following victims:
David Coufal, 72-year-old male from Browning, IL
Angela Spiker, 57-year-old female from Rushville, IL
Maria Miller, 5-year-old female from Rushville, IL
Andrew Miller, 3-year-old male from Rushville, IL
Noah Driscoll, 3-year-old male from Rushville, IL
The Schuyler-Industry School district announced that school will not be in session on Tuesday and Wednesday. They said counselors will be available for students and staff during this time.
“ISP thanks first responder personnel from the Rushville Fire Department, Rushville Police Department, Schuyler County Fire Protection District, Schuyler Ambulance, and the Schuyler County Sheriff’s Department who responded to the incident and provided critical assistance during this tragic incident.”