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Mother of Chattanooga school bus crash victim reacts as convicted driver faces new charges
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Audrey Mayer , as published by WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate)
· July 30, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The crash, which occurred in 2016, resulted in the deaths of six children.
A mother from Chattanooga is still coping with the loss of her child, who died in a tragic school bus crash. The crash, which occurred in 2016, resulted in the deaths of six children. LaTesha Ballard's daughter, Cor'Dayja Jones, was among those who lost their lives.
Further details about the incident and its aftermath are available from WKRN News 2. The news outlet has reported on the mother's ongoing grief and the latest developments related to the crash. The driver involved in the crash has faced consequences and is now facing new charges, although specifics are not provided here and can be found through the source.
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Category: safety Published: July 30, 2026 Source: WKRN News 2 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A mother from Chattanooga is still coping with the loss of her child, who died in a tragic school bus crash. The crash, which occurred in 2016, resulted in the deaths of six children. LaTesha…
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