A teenager suffered serious injuries after jumping from a bus on ...

On July 3, 2024, at approximately 7:17 p.m., a yellow Omni bus carrying 29 passengers was traveling east on Interstate 84 in the town of Montgomery from Camp Pupa in Sullivan County. The bus was headed to an amusement park in Danbury, Connecticut when the rear passenger-side tire blew out, forcing the bus to slow down suddenly. A female teenage passenger opened the rear emergency exit and jumped while the bus was still in motion, leading to a severe head injury when she struck the roadway. She was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center and is currently in critical condition.

The investigation is ongoing, and further updates will be provided on the NYSP Newsroom. If you have any information about this incident, please contact the State Police in Middletown at 845-344-5300.