CMCSS responds to scrutiny over deadly school bus crash, teacher misconduct allegations

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Clarksville, Alabama
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Clarksville Alabama in Clarksville, Alabama: Two students were killed in a school bus crash in March 2026 in the Clarksville-Montgomery County School System area. The mother of Zoe Davis, one of the students killed, addressed the Clarksville-Montgomery County School Board for the first time on Tuesday night. CMCSS denies any liability in the bus crash, and Board Chair Christopher Lanier said the public's anger is being directed at the wrong people. Separately, a student named Mackenzie Ellithorpe addressed the board about former teacher Matthew Vedder allegedly showing her nude photos of himself in class.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Zoe Davis Unknown Fatal
Mackenzie Ellithorpe Unknown Injured

Original reporting

CMCSS responds to scrutiny over deadly school bus crash, teacher misconduct allegations

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