Man who allegedly hit Fayetteville school bus and ran arrested
FAYETTEVILLE (WTVD) -- Fayetteville police say the driver of an SUV that allegedly rear-ended a school bus last week and then jumped and ran after the accident has been arrested.
Stanley McDougald, 23, is charged with felony hit-and-run, driving with a revoked license and failure to reduce speed. He faced a judge Tuesday afternoon.
The collision happened around 4 p.m. Friday on Deep Creek Road when the bus was stopped to let a child off.
Three students, and the bus driver went to the hospital to get checked out for neck and back injuries. The bus was from Cape Fear High School.
McDougald remains free on bond. He could face up to 59 months in prison if convicted.
McDougald told the judge he planned to hire his own attorney. His next court appearance is May 12.
