Scott Dean Ross : Man Charged in School Bus Incident – KWKT News

Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. School bus passing violation
2. Police chase after passing stopped school bus

A Gatesville man was arrested in South Mountain, Texas after passing a stopped school bus and leading a Coryell County Sheriff’s deputy on a high-speed pursuit. The incident occurred on Monday morning when the deputy witnessed the man passing the school bus with its stop sign arms out while children were boarding. The driver, identified as 45-year-old Scott Dean Ross, was found to be under the influence of methamphetamine and driving a stolen vehicle. Ross has been charged with multiple offenses, including theft, evading arrest, and driving while intoxicated. The Sheriff’s Office has increased monitoring of school buses to ensure the safety of children.

The Incident in South Mountain, Texas

A Gatesville man, identified as 45-year-old Scott Dean Ross, was recently arrested in South Mountain, Texas after a reckless driving incident. The incident took place on Monday morning when a Coryell County Sheriff’s deputy witnessed Ross passing a stopped school bus displaying its stop sign arms and picking up children in the area.

The Pursuit

Upon spotting the violation, the deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Ross, who was driving a 2010 Mercury. However, Ross accelerated and started evading the deputy at speeds exceeding 110 mph. The pursuit lasted for approximately ten minutes before the vehicle ran out of fuel in the 1500 Block of Farm-to-Market Road 1829.

The Investigation and Charges

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle Ross was driving was reported stolen on April 26. Additionally, Ross admitted to being under the influence of methamphetamine when speaking with a Texas Department of Public Safety State Trooper. As a result, Ross has been charged with Theft Over $2,500/Under $30,000, Evading in a Motor Vehicle, Driving While Intoxicated, Passing a School Bus, and Displaying Wrong License Plate.

Zero Tolerance for Violators

Coryell County Sheriff Scott A. Williams emphasized that the Sheriff’s Office has zero tolerance for individuals who put children’s lives at risk by disregarding school bus stop signs. Deputies are actively monitoring and following school buses to ensure that drivers are yielding and stopping as required by law. Enforcement efforts will be increased to address any violations and ensure the safety of children in the area.

Overall, the incident serves as a reminder of the importance of following traffic laws, especially when it comes to the safety of children. The swift actions taken by law enforcement in apprehending the suspect demonstrate their commitment to protecting the community from reckless behaviour on the roads.