A Westbrook woman is facing three charges after police say she drove an SUV into a Bonny Eagle school bus Friday morning, according to WMTW TV.
Annemarie Napolitano, 40, was charged with operating under the influence, aggravated criminal mischief and violating conditions of release following the Oct. 9 crash on Route 22 near Haven’s Candies.
Westbrook police said the crash happened around 9:30 a.m. near 93 County Road. Investigators determined Napolitano crossed the center line and struck the front driver’s-side corner of the bus. Her SUV then hit the side of the bus, nearly struck another vehicle and ended up off the road.
There were 19 children, ages 4 to 12, and five staff members aboard the bus. Several children reported pain and were evaluated by Westbrook firefighters, but no one required hospital transport.
Video of the scene showed significant damage to the bus and the SUV in a ditch. County Road remained closed while crews removed both vehicles.
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