Officials responding to crash involving school bus in Upstate

Published: May. 12, 2022 at 4:24 PM EDT|Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 4:39 PM EDT
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EASLEY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Officials responded to a crash involving a school bus and a truck near the Pickens County and Greenville County line.

According to Easley Police, the crash happened on U.S. 123 in Easley. Police say the driver of the truck, Drake Lesley, was charged with DUI first and simple possession of marijuana.

Drake Lesley
Drake Lesley(Easley Police Department)

Witnesses shared pictures of a school bus with front-end damage and an overturned truck.

The School District of Pickens County said a bus driver and one student were on board, but neither were injured. The student has been taken home safely.

Stay with FOX Carolina for updates on this developing story.