Five Jenks students are recovering after the district said they suffered “minor injuries” when a bus they were on was involved in an accident on Oct. 2.
The bus was bringing the students back to Jenks at the end of the Jenks Wild event.
In a message sent to parents, the district said the bus driver began to fall asleep and drifted over the shoulder before jerking the wheel left and hitting the highway barrier.
The driver was able to steer the bus to the side of the road and stop to await assistance.
During the incident, the district said five students suffered minor injuries due to the sharp, sudden movements and were taken to Saint Francis Hospital. They were all later released.
The district said the driver was terminated following the investigation and will no longer drive for any Jenks school. They were also cited by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol for “inattentive driving resulting in collision.”
Jenks Wild is a three-day, two-night overnight excursion where students engage in outdoor team-building activities, including hiking, canoeing, archery, and more. The event is held at New Life Ranch Flint Valley in Colcord, Oklahoma.