CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Two students were killed and several others injured in a school bus crash on March 27, 2026.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County School System bus was en route to Jackson, Tennessee, for a field trip when it collided with a Tennessee Department of Transportation dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer near Highway 70 and Cedar Grove.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, 29 people were on board the bus, including 24 students. Two eighth graders, Zoe and Arianna, were confirmed deceased. Over 20 others were transported to local hospitals, with at least one survivor reported to have multiple broken bones.
Dashcam footage shows the bus veering into oncoming traffic before the crash, causing the dump truck to ignite and the bus to crash into a tree. Investigations by the THP and the National Transportation Safety Board are ongoing, but no cause has been confirmed.
Authorities identified the bus driver as Sabrina R. Ducksworth, who has no prior disciplinary actions on record. Family members speculated she may have suffered a stroke during the incident; however, this remains unverified by officials.
In response to the tragedy, State Senator Mark Pody is proposing legislation for enhanced safety measures, including the installation of seatbelts on school buses. Public support for such changes has intensified in light of the accident.
Counselors and support services are available at Kenwood Middle School for students and staff affected by the incident. Flags in Clarksville have been lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims.