Massachusetts driver charged after allegedly nearly striking boy while passing school bus

A Massachusetts woman is facing several charges after reportedly nearly hitting a child headed to a school bus.

According to Chief Dana Flynn, on Friday at approximately 8:45 a.m. the Plymouth Police Department received a report of a motor vehicle that had utilized the caller’s circular driveway to pass a school bus that had its red lights activated.

A video, that was shared on social media and local media outlets, was provided by the caller that clearly shows a white SUV using their driveway to pass the lawfully stopped school bus while it was picking up students. Further review of the video showed the SUV nearly striking the caller’s 10 year old son.

As result of the follow-up investigation, on Wednesday, Plymouth Police arrested 59 year old Plymouth resident Brenda Mello on the charges of Failure to Stop for a School Bus, Reckless Operation of a Motor Vehicle, and Assault by Means of a Dangerous Weapon.

At her arraignment in Plymouth District Court on Wednesday, Mello pled not guilty on all charges and was released on Personal Recognizance.