CLAIBORNE PARISH, La. (Nov. 9, 2026) — A 35-year-old woman from Sterlington was killed Friday afternoon when the SUV she was driving struck the rear of a school bus in Claiborne Parish.

According to Louisiana State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 4 p.m. on Louisiana Highway 2 near Bella Vista Road.

Investigators said a 2023 Toyota Highlander was traveling eastbound when it collided with a school bus traveling in the same direction.

The driver of the Toyota suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities reported that the school bus driver and all student passengers were not injured.

State police said impairment is not suspected, though routine toxicology samples were collected as part of the investigation.

The crash remains under investigation.