Trial on for Driver of School Bus in Fatal Crash

BARDWELL, Ky. (AP) -- The trial of a former western Kentucky school bus driver continues in Bardwell as the commonwealth presents evidence.

Anita Roach drove a bus that overturned in May 2011, killing 6-year-old Logan Simpson and injuring 20 other children and adults. Roach was indicted on charges of manslaughter, assault and wanton endangerment.

The Paducah Sun ( http://bit.ly/OlGPwf ) reported defense attorneys told the jury in an opening statement Monday that Roach followed her training and steered toward a deer that was running along the road, rather than swerve away from it.

Prosecutors said narcotics in Roach's system impaired her and she should not have been driving.

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Trial on for Driver of School Bus in Fatal Crash

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