David Coufal, Angela Spiker and Three Children Killed In School Bus Crash On Route 24

Quick Facts:

Where: US Route 24 and Parkview Road in Schuyler County, IL

What Happened: Two adults and three children were killed when a school bus collided with a semi-truck

Participants:

• David Coufal, Semi-Truck Driver
• Angela Spiker, Schuyler-Industry School Bus Driver
• Three Child Bus Passengers

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• David Coufal, Fatality
• Angela Spiker, Fatality
• Three Child Bus Passengers, Fatality

Details:

David Coufal, Angela Spiker and three children were killed when a Schuyler-Industry school bus collided with a semi-truck. Authorities report the crash took place at US Route 24 and Parkview Road in Schuyler County, IL, around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 10, 2024.

Illinois State Police state the bus was travelling west when it reportedly veered into the eastbound lane. It then collided with a semi-truck, with both vehicles bursting into flames. Investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing.