SPRINGFIELD, OH — A Clark-Shawnee Local Schools bus carrying 21 students was involved in a morning crash in Springfield, but no injuries were reported, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Troopers said the collision happened around 8:06 a.m. on Nov. 5 on Driscoll Avenue near South Yellow Springs Street in Clark County. The bus was traveling southeast when it was hit on its side by another vehicle crossing into its lane.

The crash prompted a response from the Springfield post of the highway patrol. Authorities identified the other vehicle as a Pontiac Aztek driven by 70-year-old Steve Marshall.

How troopers say the crash happened

Investigators said Marshall was driving northwest on Driscoll Avenue when his Pontiac crossed the center portion of the roadway. The vehicle then struck the school bus, which was headed the opposite direction on the same road.

The highway patrol has not said why the Pontiac crossed the center of the road. No additional details were released about road conditions, speed, or whether traffic was heavy at the time of the wreck.

Even with 21 students on board, troopers reported no injuries connected to the crash. The lack of injuries appears to be the most significant immediate outcome of the incident, which happened during the morning commute window.

Students on board, but no medical calls reported

Clark-Shawnee Local Schools’ bus was carrying students when the collision occurred, making the crash a potentially serious situation for everyone inside. Troopers said the bus had 21 students at the time.

Despite the impact, authorities did not report any injuries among the students, the bus driver, or the driver of the Pontiac. That means the incident did not lead to a documented emergency medical response for injuries, at least based on the information released by the patrol.

School transportation crashes often draw immediate concern because children are seated passengers with limited ability to react. In this case, the patrol’s initial account indicates everyone involved escaped physical harm.

Citations issued after the investigation at the scene

Troopers cited Marshall for failure to maintain an assured clear distance ahead and for failing to wear a safety belt. Those citations indicate the patrol believes the driver did not leave enough room to avoid the collision and was not buckled in properly.

The highway patrol did not release any indication that alcohol or drugs were involved. It also did not provide a further breakdown of damage to either vehicle beyond confirming the crash itself.

As with many traffic cases handled by state troopers, the initial public update focused on the cause of the collision and the absence of injuries. Additional court or case information, if any follows, would come through the normal legal process.

Why the location matters for Springfield drivers

Driscoll Avenue near South Yellow Springs Street is a local roadway where school traffic and regular commuter traffic can overlap, especially during the early morning hours. The timing of the crash suggests the bus was already in service when the collision happened.

While the highway patrol did not describe long-term disruption, a crash involving a school bus can slow traffic and draw a quick response from emergency personnel. The patrol’s account placed the incident in Clark County, where Springfield serves as the main local hub.

For parents and school officials, the key takeaway is that the bus route ended without reported injuries. For investigators, the central question remains how the Pontiac crossed into the bus’s path in the first place.

What authorities have said so far

The Springfield post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is the primary public authority to have released details about the wreck. Its account remains limited to the time, location, vehicles involved, and the citations issued afterward.

Troopers have not announced any broader traffic advisory or any continuing hazard tied to the crash scene. Dayton 24/7 Now said it would provide updates if more information becomes available.

For now, the incident stands as a morning collision that involved a bus full of students but ended without reported harm. The patrol’s findings point to a driver crossing the center line and a bus route that continued without recorded injuries.