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        Police: Maple Shade school bus driver fatally struck by school bus

        Maple Shade police say 85-year-old Jack Hohwald was killed at the Maple Shade High School bus depot on Tuesday.

        News 12 Staff

        Jan 29, 2025, 12:55 PM

        Updated 14 hr ago

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        A Maple Shade school bus driver was fatally struck by a school bus on Tuesday, according to police.
        Maple Shade police say 85-year-old Jack Hohwald was killed at the Maple Shade High School bus depot. They say 77-year-old Frank Vacanti was driving the bus that struck Hohwald. Vacanti remained on the scene and no charges were filed, according to police.
        Maple Shade High School was closed on Wednesday following the incident.
        “Our hearts go out to the victim’s family, the Maple Shade School District and community…I can ensure a thorough investigation into this matter will be completed,” Police Chief Christopher Fletcher wrote in a statement.
        A crisis response team and counselors will be available to support grieving staff and students throughout the week.