Wylie ISD Bus Accident Kills Employee, Investigation Underway

A fatal accident occurred Tuesday morning at the Wylie Independent School District's transportation facility when 64-year-old bus driver Lupe Garcia was struck and killed by a bus, with no students on board at the time. Wylie ISD confirmed the incident and expressed condolences to Garcia's family while cooperating fully with authorities in the ongoing investigation. Separately, a Van Alstyne ISD school bus was involved in an accident Wednesday, but no serious injuries were reported, and all students and the driver were safe. The Van Alstyne bus driver has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation following standard protocol. Both districts are conducting reviews to determine the causes of their respective incidents and ensure safety protocols are followed. These events highlight ongoing concerns about school transportation safety in the region.