Introduction
A school bus driver employed by Elida Local Schools has resigned following the circulation of a dashcam video reportedly showing the driver pulling out into traffic in front of an oncoming vehicle. The incident, which took place earlier this week, raised concerns among community members and prompted coverage by local media outlets.
The incident
According to reports, the dashcam footage—captured by a private vehicle—shows the school bus stopped at a residential intersection before pulling into the path of another car traveling on the main road. The oncoming driver appeared to brake in time to avoid a collision.
It is currently unclear whether there were students onboard the bus at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported.
Community Reaction
The incident quickly gained attention on Facebook after local news outlets published an article referencing the video. Some readers noted the video was not initially embedded or included, prompting questions in the comment section.
Later, the video was added to the article after public feedback, and commenting was temporarily restricted to page followers of 24 hours or more.
Video Footage Not Publicly Released
The original dashcam footage was provided directly to media by a member of the community. As of this publication, the video has not been released publicly by the original source and remains unavailable to Lima Voices.
In the interest of transparency, Lima Voices has chosen not to embed unofficial or secondhand video clips unless authorized by the original owner.
District Response
Elida Local Schools has not yet released a formal public statement. However, multiple sources have confirmed that the bus driver involved has voluntarily resigned in the days following the release of the video.
The district has not announced whether further internal reviews or policy evaluations are planned in response to the incident.
Transparency and Public Trust
While the details of the incident are still unfolding, the situation highlights the importance of transparency in both public safety and local media practices. When content is referenced but not shown, and public conversation is restricted, community trust can be affected.
Lima Voices remains committed to clear, accountable reporting and will follow up on any official statements from the district or involved parties.
Conclusion
The safety of student transportation remains a priority for families, schools, and the broader community. Lima Voices will continue to report on developments related to this incident and others that impact public safety and local accountability.