LYON COUNTY, Iowa - The West Lyon School District confirms one of it's students died in Friday's crash with a school bus.
The school says third-grade student Jessica Yeaman was killed in the accident.
The nine-year-old was a passenger in a car that rear-ended the school bus.
None of the students on the bus were injured. The 17-year-old driver of the car was badly hurt. The Iowa State Patrol is still investigating the crash.
The Lyon School District posted the following message on Facebook:
"It is with great sadness that we share the news that a West Lyon 3rd grade tragically lost her life this morning in an accident. The accident involved one of our school buses and a single car, all students on the bus are safe .West Lyon will have grief counseling staff available today into next week for those struggling with this event. We ask that you keep the family in your thoughts and prayers."
(Image from West Lyon School District)