Lexington couple sues school bus driver claiming crash caused severe injuries

A Lexington couple recently filed a lawsuit against a bus driver, the Fayette County Board of Education, and insurance companies. According to the lawsuit, they allege that a crash involving a school bus in April caused severe injuries. The complaint read that the couple is seeking damages in excess of $75,000.

The complaint alleges that on April 3, Kurt Waechter was traveling east on Liberty Road and that he had the green light as he approached the intersection of New Circle Road. A Fayette County school bus was reportedly traveling west on Liberty Road and approached the intersection of New Circle Road in the left turn lane.

According to the complaint, the bus driver allegedly had a flashing yellow arrow and proceeded to make a left turn, hitting Waechter in the process and “rendering Kurt unconscious.”…

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