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Driver Wanted After Hitting Hattiesburg School Bus

Police said eight students were nearby when a car struck a stopped school bus and the driver fled without providing information.

  • On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, a silver sedan struck a Hattiesburg Public School District bus in the 3600 block of Campbell Drive just before 8 a.m., and the driver fled the scene immediately.
  • Eight students were crossing the street to board the bus when the crash occurred, though authorities confirmed no injuries resulted from the collision.
  • Investigators described the vehicle as a silver, mid-size four-door Mercedes sedan with damage to the left front side; the male driver left without providing information.
  • Hattiesburg Police are requesting public assistance to identify the driver, asking witnesses to contact the department or Crime Stoppers by dialing **Tips.
  • Although video evidence captured the incident, authorities have not determined the specific make and model of the vehicle as the investigation continues.
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