Urgent: Phillipsburg Police Hunt Driver Who Sideswiped School Bus

URGENT UPDATE: Phillipsburg police are actively searching for the driver of a silver Dodge Grand Caravan involved in a dangerous incident with a school bus on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. The collision occurred in the 1000 block of South Main Street, and authorities are urging the public to assist in identifying the fleeing driver.

According to police reports, video footage from the school bus shows the minivan veering into the bus’s lane at a speed of 32 mph. The vehicle crossed double yellow lines and sideswiped the bus before continuing down the road. Remarkably, no injuries were reported, but the close call has left many concerned.

Police emphasize that the minivan may have visible damage, including scuffing and yellow paint transfer on its driver’s side. This detail could help in identifying the vehicle, and authorities are calling for anyone with information to step forward.

“We are urging witnesses to come forward. Any detail could be crucial in locating the driver responsible for this reckless act,” said a police spokesperson.

If you have any information about this incident or can identify the driver, please contact Phillipsburg police at 908-835-2002. Your help could prevent a similar incident from happening in the future.

Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story. The safety of our community is at stake, and police are committed to finding the driver who endangered lives in this reckless act.