LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — According to a report, the school bus driver involved in a Las Vegas collision that killed a 12-year-old girl has been found at fault.
Las Vegas Metro Police say the crash happened Oct. 6 before 3:30 p.m. at Bradley Road and West Tropical Parkway. It was later revealed that Haylee Ryan was riding a bicycle when a school bus collided with her. A second vehicle, a Chevy Tahoe, was also involved. Police say the front corner of the school bus struck the left handlebar of the bike, causing the right handle to crash into a Tahoe that was parked in a bike lane.
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The incident report says Ryan passed the Tahoe on the left, and the school bus driver did not give space to her. Police say the driver continued driving westbound as the rear tires hit the girl.
Both vehicles remained on scene, according to the report. Ryan was transported with serious injuries to UMC, where she died the next day.
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The report says 55 passengers were on the bus, and there were multiple witnesses on scene who saw the crash. Police say they found the bus driver at fault; however, no enforcement actions were taken due to the ongoing investigation.
A candlelight vigil was held for Ryan at Lief Middle School Saturday night.
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