Murray State University Bus Crashes on Icy Roadway, Four Students Injured

Pike County – Friday morning, January 25, at approximately 11:38 a.m., Indiana State Police responded to I-69 at the 42 ½ mile-marker after a bus flipped over onto its side and injured four Murray State University students.

Preliminary investigation revealed Jennifer Severns, 33, of Murray, KY, was driving a passenger bus northbound I-69 near the 42 ½ mile-marker when she lost control due to icy conditions. The bus left the roadway on the east side and flipped over onto its driver’s side. The driver was not injured. Four Murray State University students were transported to Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper where they are currently being treated for minor injuries. The bus was traveling to Indiana University in Bloomington for an indoor track meet. The driver of the bus was also the team’s coach.

Injured:
• Katie Forsehy, 21, Murray State University, Murray, KY
• Tonia Pratt, 19, Murray State University, Murray, KY
• Abbie Oliver, 20, Murray State University, Murray, KY
• T.J. Wirth, 23, Murray State University, Murray, KY