Boy Left Alone in School Bus Yard After Falling Asleep
A 9-year-old boy was discovered alone in a school bus yard in New Jersey after he fell asleep on the bus and was left behind by the driver while en route to summer school.
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, August 7, 2026 —
A 9-year-old boy found himself alone in a school bus yard in New Jersey after inadvertently being left behind by the bus driver. The incident occurred as the bus was transporting students to summer school.
According to initial reports, the child had fallen asleep on the bus during his commute. Consequently, he was not present when other students disembarked. The driver, apparently unaware that a passenger remained on board, proceeded to the bus yard, leaving the boy unattended.
The discovery was made when the boy was found alone in the school bus yard. Details regarding the specific school district or the exact location within New Jersey were not immediately available. The circumstances surrounding how the child was eventually found and reunited with guardians were also not provided.
The incident raises questions about the protocols for ensuring all passengers have exited school buses, particularly those serving educational programs outside of the standard academic year. Further information regarding any review of procedures or potential disciplinary actions for the driver has not been disclosed.
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