Vance County Bus Collison


On February 24, 2015 around 12:02 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the area of NC-39 and Vicksboro Road, Henderson regarding a motor vehicle collision. Collison involved a 2004 four-door Honda and a Vance County School bus. The 2004 Honda, driven by Colten West, 18, of Henderson was traveling south when the vehicle hit a slick spot on the roadway and collided with the school bus traveling north on NC-39.  Vance County EMS and Vance County Fire responded. Numerous students that were on the bus were transported to Maria Parham Medical Center with minor injuries. No serious injuries were reported. No citations were issued.