Introduction
On October 30, 2018, a tragic accident occurred in Indiana that took the lives of three children and injured another. The accident happened when a school bus was stopped to pick up students, and a driver named Alyssa Shepherd drove past the bus stop, hitting four children. This accident was devastating for the families of the children and the community as a whole. In this blog post, we will remember the lives of the kids killed by Alyssa Shepherd in Indiana, including Brittany Ingle.
The Accident
The accident took place in Rochester, Indiana, on a Tuesday morning, as the children were waiting for their school bus. Alyssa Shepherd was driving a pickup truck and drove past the bus stop, hitting four children. Three of the children, Xzavier Ingle, his twin brothers Mason and Maverik Ingle, died on the spot, while the fourth child, 11-year-old Alivia Stahl, was airlifted to a hospital in Fort Wayne, where she later died from her injuries.
The Aftermath
The accident left the community in shock and mourning. The families of the children were devastated, and the entire community came together to support them. The driver, Alyssa Shepherd, was arrested and charged with three counts of reckless homicide and one count of passing a school bus when an arm signal device is extended, causing bodily injury.
Remembering Brittany Ingle
Brittany Ingle was one of the children who lost her life in the tragic accident. Brittany was a fourth-grader at Mentone Elementary School, and she was known for her infectious smile and bubbly personality. Brittany loved playing softball, and she was a member of the Rochester Youth Softball League.
Brittany Ingle’s Legacy
Brittany Ingle’s family started the Brittany Ingle Foundation to honor her memory and help prevent similar accidents from happening in the future. The foundation’s mission is to promote school bus safety and raise awareness about the dangers of passing a school bus when its stop arm is extended. The foundation also provides scholarships to students who share Brittany’s love for softball.
Conclusion
The tragic bus stop accident in Indiana was a devastating event that took the lives of three children and injured another. The families of the children and the community as a whole were left in shock and mourning. We must remember the lives of the children who lost their lives, including Brittany Ingle, and work towards preventing similar accidents from happening in the future.
