The Georgetown Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a single vehicle school bus crash that occurred on State Route 125 on May 14, 2025 at approximately 6:30 a.m. in Tiffin Township, Adams County, Ohio.
The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2018 Thomas Built school bus from the Adams County Ohio Valley School District was being driven westbound on State Route 125 by a Mr. Russell Ricketts Jr., age 30, from Manchester Ohio. The vehicle drove off the right side of the roadway and struck a culvert, an embankment, and a large rock prior to coming to final rest. The bus was transporting sixteen students at the time of the crash. Thirteen of the sixteen students on board the bus received medical treatment at local medical facilities for minor non-life-threatening injuries. The driver of the bus, Mr. Ricketts Jr. was also treated for minor injuries. Parents were notified of the crash by the Adams County Ohio Valley School District staff.
Russell Rickets Jr. was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
The crash remains under investigation by the Georgetown Post.
Troopers on scene were assisted by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office, West Union Fire and EMS, and Manchester Fire and EMS.
