Henderson, NV (Sept 9, 2026) – Two juveniles suffered minor injuries when a semi-tractor trailer collided with a school bus carrying children on eastbound I-215 Wednesday morning. Nevada State Highway Patrol responded to the crash just east of Gibson Road at 7:55 a.m.
One of the two injured juveniles was taken to the hospital. The bus’s mirror was damaged in the collision, and a replacement bus arrived on scene shortly afterward. Henderson Police Department officers were on scene as medical personnel responded.
Nevada Highway Patrol has not released a cause for the crash. Officials cleared the scene by 9:50 a.m.
School Bus Accidents in Henderson, NV
Nevada holds school bus operators to the same heightened “utmost care” standard as any common carrier, but only for transportation-related risks like this collision, and only if the bus driver’s own conduct is found to be a factor. Investigators have not yet released a cause, so it is not yet known whether the semi-truck driver, the bus driver, or both contributed to this crash.
That distinction changes which legal rules apply. A claim against a private trucking company is not capped and is backed by federal minimum insurance requirements. A claim against a school bus driver, who is typically a government employee, falls under NRS Chapter 41, which caps damages at $200,000 per claimant and requires a separate notice of claim filed with the school district within two years, on top of the standard lawsuit.
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Ace Law Group is a Las Vegas-based personal injury firm that has recovered $175 million for injured clients, including $44 million in 2025 alone. We represent people hurt in car, truck, bus, and other crashes across Henderson, Las Vegas, and the rest of Nevada.
Our team includes the Honorable Christopher K. Lee (Ret.), a former Nevada judge with 12 years on the bench. We investigate the crash, negotiate directly with insurance companies or a school district’s claims process, and litigate in court when a fair settlement is not offered, and we work on contingency, so there is no fee unless we win. As a Henderson Personal Injury Attorney, we handle cases like this one, including those involving a government entity’s notice-of-claim requirements. Call (702) 508-7675 for a free consultation.
