Police search for driver who nearly hit child passing stopped school bus in Washtenaw County

The child was not injured, according to the sheriff’s office

Brandon Carr, Digital Content Producer

Published: May 23, 2026 at 5:00 AM

WASHTENAW COUNTY, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reckless driving incident that nearly resulted in a child being struck while exiting a school bus.

The incident occurred on Wednesday, May 20, in the 6300 block of Willow Road in Augusta Township.

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The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reckless driving incident that nearly resulted in a child being struck while exiting a school bus. (Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office)

Police said a dark-colored sedan ignored a stopped school bus’s flashing red lights and extended stop sign, speeding past as a child exited the bus.

The child was not injured, according to the sheriff’s office.

The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reckless driving incident that nearly resulted in a child being struck while exiting a school bus. (Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office)

Police described the incident as a “reckless and nearly tragic traffic violation” and released photos of the suspected vehicle.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office at 734-994-2911, the anonymous tip line at 734-973-7711, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-Speak-Up.

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