CARROLL COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — On Friday, March 27, 2026, a school bus crash in Carroll County, Tennessee, resulted in two fatalities and numerous injuries.
A Clarksville-Montgomery County School System bus was involved in a collision with a dump truck and a Chevrolet Trailblazer near Highway 70 and Cedar Grove. At the time of the crash, 29 individuals, including 24 students, were on board.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), fatalities include two eighth-grade students, Zoe and Arianna. More than 20 others were transported to local hospitals for treatment. A survivor reported multiple fractures following the incident.
Initial reports indicate that the bus was traveling slightly over the double yellow line before colliding with the dump truck, which subsequently caught fire, before crashing into a tree.
THP stated that an investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) conducting a separate independent inquiry.
The school bus driver has been identified as Sabrina R. Ducksworth. Family members suggest she may have experienced a medical episode before the crash, though this is not confirmed.
In light of the incident, Tennessee lawmakers are considering new legislation to require seatbelts on school buses, which currently lack this safety feature. Proposed measures also include lane-keeping assist technologies.
In a show of support, all Clarksville-Montgomery County schools were encouraged to wear black and gold on Monday, March 30, as the community mourns students Zoe and Arianna. Counseling services have been made available at Kenwood Middle School.