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One killed in crash involving school bus on Dickerson Pike; No students on board

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — One person has died in a crash involving two vehicles and a Rocketship Academy school bus, according to Metro police. Officers said only the driver was on the bus, no students were on board,

The crash happened on Dickerson Pike and Lemuel Road, which is north of Trinity Lane. Metro police said a Nissan Rogue collided with a Volkswagen Jetta as the driver of the Rogue attempted to turn left onto Dickerson Pike. This caused the Jetta to crash into the front of the school bus, which was in the center lane waiting to turn off of Dickerson Pike, police said.

The driver of the Jetta, identified as 19-year-old Emmanuel Edmondson, died at the scene of the crash. The bus driver, as well as, the driver and passenger in the Rogue were taken to the hospital with noncritical injuries.

Metro police said there was no evidence of alcohol or drug involvement at the scene.