“Prayer Event for Coach and Students After Lake City Bus Crash”

A prayer event is being organized in Lake City, South Carolina, for a coach and students who were involved in a bus crash earlier this week. The community prayer event will take place at the Lake City High School football field on Sunday at 8 p.m. The coach involved in the crash has been identified as Ronald “Ronnie” Baker, the head football coach at Lake City High School.

The accident occurred in Orangeburg County on Thursday when a tractor-trailer collided with a mini-bus carrying Baker and four students. All five individuals were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. The bus was traveling north on U.S. 301, while the truck was driving west on Bonner Avenue when the collision occurred. Fortunately, the truck driver did not sustain any injuries.

According to Florence School District Three, the bus was returning from a football camp at South Carolina State University. The district provided information about the students involved, stating that one of them was 17 years old, and the other three were 16. Two of the students attended Lake City High School, while the remaining two were students at J. Paul Truluck Creative Arts and Science Magnet School.

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is currently investigating the crash, and further updates will be provided by WMBF News. Meanwhile, the community has come together to show support for the coach and students by organizing the prayer event. It is a time for healing, reflection, and sending positive thoughts to those affected by the accident.

Tragic incidents like these serve as a reminder of the importance of safety on the roads, especially when transporting students. It is crucial for drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic regulations to prevent such accidents from occurring. In the meantime, the community will continue to rally around the coach, students, and their families, offering prayers and support during this difficult time..