HAMPTON, Va. — A bus driver for Hampton City Schools died after experiencing a medical emergency while on the job Monday morning.
On Wednesday, the niece of the driver said her aunt's name was Brenda Lee Page.
The medical issue Monday was responsible for a collision that involved the bus and a car on West Mercury Boulevard at North Armistead Avenue.
Kellie Goral, a spokeswoman for the school division, said the bus crossed a median, ending up on the wrong side of the road. It clipped the rear bumper of a car that was sitting at a red light. Goral said the driver managed to secure the brake after that.
There was a single student on board who was not hurt.
On Wednesday, Goral said the driver passed away after having the medical issue. Goral said in an email:
We are deeply saddened by her loss. She was a valued member of our Hampton City Schools team who was loved by her students, families, and colleagues.
A Gofundme account was set up to help Page's family with funeral expenses.
Page worked as a school bus driver for many years and had a passion for cooking. She spread that passion by sharing recipes with family and friends. She leaves behind children and many other relatives.