Crash Overview
A school bus operated by Cumberland County Schools overturned on an exit ramp from northbound U.S. 17 to westbound U.S. 74 in Leland, North Carolina, early on a recent weekday. The vehicle was returning from a football matchup at South Brunswick High School, carrying the Douglas Byrd High School varsity team.
Thirty‑three individuals were aboard the bus, including 26 students and seven adults. Four occupants — two students and two adults — were transported to a local hospital with non‑life‑threatening injuries. All patients have since been discharged, except for one staff member who remains under observation as a precaution.
Investigation and Charges
North Carolina State Police and Leland police are conducting a full investigation into the collision. According to authorities, the driver, Annette Blount, 57, was charged with reckless driving and exceeding a safe speed for the conditions.
Cumberland County Schools officials confirmed that the bus was chartered for the team’s travel and that safety protocols were followed. The district has pledged to review its transportation procedures in light of the incident.