HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — A man has been arrested after colliding head-on with a school bus Tuesday morning, according to the Huntersville Police Department.
The incident occurred around 7 a.m. on Mount Holly-Huntersville Road near Williamsburg Circle. The bus was carrying students to Barnette Elementary School.
Police said a green SUV crossed the center line, colliding head-on with the left front corner of the school bus. The driver of the SUV initially fled from the scene but was eventually arrested.
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Only minor injuries were reported from the crash, according to police.
The driver of the SUV, 39-year-old Brent Randall Alexander, is facing multiple charges, including driving while impaired, felony hit and run, carrying a concealed weapon, careless and reckless driving, driving left of center, and expired registration.
Alexander was out on bond by early Thursday morning.
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