School bus driver dies after suffering medical emergency; crashing into pole

24 days ago

Osprey news, Florida news.

A Florida school bus driver died Friday after he suffered a medical episode and crashed into a pall, police said.

The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident unfolded shortly after 9 a.m. at the Shops at Casey Key in Osprey.

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