NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA — A truck driver narrowly avoided a serious collision Monday after a school bus appeared to run a red light and stopped directly in the truck’s path on U.S. Route 61 in New Orleans.
Dash cam footage released by truck driver Shekinah Thornhill captured the tense moment as the school bus entered the intersection and then came to a stop in front of her truck.
Dash Cam Captures Close Call
In the video, Thornhill can be heard screaming as she slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the school bus.
The footage shows the bus appearing to run the red light before stopping in the middle of the highway intersection, forcing Thornhill to react immediately to avoid a crash.
Online Reaction Praises Driver’s Response
Social media users praised Thornhill for stopping the truck in time, with one commenter calling her a “hero.”
Requests for comment were sent to All About Kids Transportation and the New Orleans Police Department, but no response had been reported.
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