CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — Federal investigators are probing the cause of a school bus crash in Carroll County that resulted in two fatalities on Friday, March 27, 2026.
The incident occurred while a bus from the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System was transporting students and staff on a field trip. Two students from Kenwood Middle School lost their lives, while at least seven others sustained injuries. The bus driver was also injured.
According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the investigation will be conducted alongside the Tennessee Highway Patrol, focusing on driver performance, passenger protection, and school transportation oversight.
As students returned to classes on Monday, Clarksville-Montgomery County Schools Director Dr. Jean Luna-Vedder encouraged students and staff to wear black and gold to honor the victims and support the community.
Authorities have confirmed that the cause of the crash is still under investigation. Additional details regarding the crash report are forthcoming from the Tennessee Highway Patrol.