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UPDATE: Collision on I-5 Involving School Bus Cleared, Child Not Injured

Clover Park School District spokeswoman Kim Prentice said the bus belonged to First Student, not the district. The bus driver caused the accident and has been cited.

UPDATE: 1:59 p.m., 4/25/12

WSP spokesman Guy Gill just sent out the following Tweet:

"Update: Collision cleared, child on the bus not injured."

A few minutes later, he Tweeted the following:

"School bus driver caused the collision and was cited. Other drivers not injured"

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A three-car collision on southbound Interstate 5 in Lakewood involved a school bus.

The accident occurred around 1 p.m. near the Gravelly Lake Drive exit, according to a Tweet sent out by Washington Trooper Guy Gill.

He later Tweeted that the collision involved a school bus and that one child was being evaluated.

Clover Park spokeswoman Kim Prentice told Patch that the bus did belonged to First Student, not to the school district.

The Department of Transportation reports that one lane of traffic is blocked heading south.

Patch will have more on this story as it develops.

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steve swortz May 14, 2013 at 09:43 pm
David you can say that again.
David Anderson May 14, 2013 at 10:52 am
Despite your protestations to the contrary Steve, the Lakewood City Council does have aRead More responsibility and has established precedent on such businesses. Lakewood Ordinance #358 (November, 2004) consisted of 22 pages that included references to statistics nation-wide concerning the harmful secondary effects of Sexually Oriented Businesses (SOB’s – Lakewood’s own designation) upon communities; findings of a variety of stakeholders including “representatives from businesses, educational institutions, community leaders, and representatives from the adult entertainment industry;” research and study by the Planning Advisory Board citing case law and neighboring city’s ordinances affecting adult entertainment facilities; and the resulting action, based on this research, found that “an improperly operated SOB can constitute a public or moral nuisance.” This research was conducted in keeping with Lakewood’s purpose “to protect, foster and support the goals and ideals of schools, religious and public service organizations serving the Lakewood community.”
David Anderson May 14, 2013 at 10:45 am
Your protestations to the contrary Steve, the Lakewood City Council does have a responsibility andRead More has established precedent on such businesses. Lakewood Ordinance #358 (November, 2004) consisted of 22 pages that included references to statistics nation-wide concerning the harmful secondary effects of Sexually Oriented Businesses (SOB’s – Lakewood’s own designation) upon communities; findings of a variety of stakeholders including “representatives from businesses, educational institutions, community leaders, and representatives from the adult entertainment industry;” research and study by the Planning Advisory Board citing case law and neighboring city’s ordinances affecting adult entertainment facilities; and the resulting action, based on this research, found that “an improperly operated SOB can constitute a public or moral nuisance.” This research was conducted in keeping with Lakewood’s purpose “to protect, foster and support the goals and ideals of schools, religious and public service organizations serving the Lakewood community.”
steve swortz May 14, 2013 at 09:56 pm
This person who is "your neighbor" completely destroyed this conversation. Am I readingRead More this correctly your husband devices you after the first time he went to a bakini coffee stand? Maybe it was more than that. And what does the last comment mean? Brent you need to close this person's account. The racists comments are offense to me.
your neighbor May 14, 2013 at 03:25 pm
thought it was referred to as Chocolate City? that is what I hear at the bus stops....
your neighbor May 14, 2013 at 03:23 pm
And oh what about the HD when are they going to put an end to this and the Laws regarding this, MessRead More of nastiness. Bikini Baristas are not allowed to "Hand" you your drink,they have to put it on that ledge outside the window and all foods they sell must come prepackaged from the manufacturer ...... and there are other Laws & Rules they have to follow....... and believe me I watched them very carefully they step out of line once I was going to report them....... when the man in my life was working near the one that opened up by his place of employment I was watching Because I cared if my life was about to be changed.... I met with city hall to get the laws etc. I went to the HD to get the rules etc. And amazing the lies these gals taunt these men with to get these tips..... All I can say is be pro-active