13-03-2025
Woman killed, several students injured in crash involving bus in Wabash County
A 54-year-old Rossville woman died and several students suffered minor injuries Monday afternoon in a crash involving a school bus in Wabash County, according to a press release from the Indiana State Police.
Officers from the Indiana State Police, Wabash County Sheriff's Office, Miami County Sheriff's Office, Wabash City Police, and Roann Town Marshal's Office responded to an injury-involved crash on U.S. 24 near County Road 700 West around 4 p.m.
The preliminary crash investigation by Master Trooper Jeremy J. Perez of the ISP revealed that George S. Howard, 69, of Wabash, was driving a yellow 2019 Thomas school bus traveling northbound on County Road 700 East approaching U.S. 24, stopping south of U.S. 24. The School Bus traveled across U.S. 24 into the path of a gray 2011 Dodge Ram driven by Tina J. Tague, 54, of Rossville.
Tague was transported via medical helicopter to an area hospital, where she was later pronounced dead by medical staff. A front-seat passenger of the Dodge was also transported via medical helicopter with serious injuries and is currently in stable condition. Four children on the bus sustained minor injuries and were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment. One child on the bus suffered serious injuries and was transported via medical helicopter to an area hospital.
This is an ongoing investigation. At this time, neither the consumption of alcoholic beverages nor narcotics are suspected of contributing to this crash.
Wabash Fire Department, Noble Township Volunteer Fire Department, Wabash County EMA, Wabash Fire EMS, Parkview medical helicopter and Lutheran medical helicopter also assisted at the scene.
In a communication sent to parents on Monday evening, Wabash City Schools said all injured students received immediate medical attention — describing all injuries as 'minor' — and the district is working with authorities as the accident is under investigation.
'Wabash City Schools would like to thank police, fire and emergency responders for their quick response and assistance,' the communication from the district concluded. 'Our thoughts are with all those involved in the accident.'
