Driver who died after colliding with school bus near Graham identified - MyNorthwest.com

Published
June 12, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Graham, Washington
SR 161 at milepost 18 near Eustis Hunt Road
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Graham Washington in Graham, Washington: A 79‐year‐old driver collided with an Eatonville School District bus on SR 161 near Graham, Washington, on Thursday. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene; 36 students were aboard the bus, one 14‐year‐old student received minor injuries and was transported to a hospital while others were evaluated on site. Both directions of SR 161 at milepost 18 were closed until late evening.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Manfred Bahle Driver Fatal
Unnamed Passenger Passenger Injured

Original reporting

Driver who died after colliding with school bus near Graham identified - MyNorthwest.com

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