Watch: 12 Year Old Nearly Hit By Car As He Got Off School Bus

A 12 year old narrowly avoided being struck by a vehicle while getting off a school bus in Albany County, and the incident was captured on video.

Officials say the close call is a reminder of the dangers associated with passing stopped school buses.

Close Call at School Bus Stop

The incident happened March 6 as a student from the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk School District, exited a school bus and moved along the shoulder of the road.

According to authorities, a vehicle approached from behind and passed the stopped bus on the right shoulder, which is illegal in New York State…

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