Two Students Injured In Three Vehicle Crash With School Bus at Avenue 12 and Road 32

Quick Facts:

Where: The intersection of Avenue 12 and Road 32 near Madera, CA

What Happened: Two students were injured after a semi-truck struck and SUV, sending it into the bus

Participants:

• 2014 Kenworth Semi-Truck Driver
• 2013 GMC Terrain Driver
• Golden Valley Unified School Bus Driver and 29 Students

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• 18-Year-Old Student, Minor Injuries
• 16-Year-Old Student, Minor Injuries

Details:

Two Golden Valley Unified School District students were injured after a semi-truck collided with an SUV, sending it into the side of their school bus at the intersection of Avenue 12 and Road 32 near Madera, CA. California Highway Patrol reports the accident occurred around 7:18 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, after the semi-truck reportedly skidded out of control when attempting to stop. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident.