Bus driver fired after Crowley ISD preK student left on bus and found alone in transportation lot, officials say

Updated on: July 29, 2026 / 8:31 PM CDT / CBS Texas.

A preK Crowley ISD student was left on a school bus and later found alone in the district's transportation lot, prompting the district and its bus contractor to fire the driver and launch a review of safety procedures.

In a joint statement, the district and Durham School Services called the incident a "serious breakdown" of required safety checks.