LYNDEN, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A Lynden school bus driver passed away following a traffic accident on Thursday morning, May 1.
Lynden Police say the bus collided with a white SUV on W. Main Street just before 8 a.m.
The Lynden School District says there were no students on board or involved in the accident. The bus driver, identified as Annette Lyon, had been with the district since 2021.
The district said in a statement that she will be greatly missed by the entire Lynden Schools community.
Lynden Police say the driver of the SUV was sent to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, but the extent of their injuries is unknown.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from around the area is being asked to contact Lynden Police by calling (360) 354-2828.
Editor’s note: This article will be updated as more information is released from the Lynden School District. Last updated on May 1, 2025 at 3:12 p.m.
