First Student shares update on Verona school bus driver investigation following arrest

VERONA, Wis. (WMTV) - An investigation into the Verona school bus driver who was previously arrested for operating while impaired shows the driver was not under the influence of alcohol, according to First Student.

The Verona Area School District shared a message with parents on Saturday, saying First Student, the transportation provider, informed the district that the incident appears to have been medically related.

First Student said it wishes the driver a full and speedy recovery.

“The safety of our students and the communities we serve remains our highest priority, and we continue to cooperate in the investigation,” First Student said.

On Thursday, Verona police said they received a report about dangerous driving while the bus was carrying students. Police located the bus near the intersection of Whalen Road and Fairview Terrace just after 4:15 p.m.

There were no reported injuries to students, drivers or members of the public, according to police.

The school district said the police department is still actively investigating and reviewing the circumstances around the event.

“We want to extend our deepest gratitude to all of the family members and community members who reported their concerns. Your vigilance and action ensured that emergency personnel and First Student could attend to the situation. We are incredibly thankful for a community that looks out for the safety and well-being of our students,” said Marcie Pfeifer-Soderbloom, public information officer for Verona Area School District.

The district said it does not have independent verification of the medical details.

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