Deputies responded to the area and subsequently located the bus at Tampico Elementary School. During the course of the investigation, Timothy J. Spurlock, age 40, of Rock Falls, Illinois, was identified as the driver of the bus.
Spurlock was issued a citation for Improper Lane Usage and was released with a mandatory court appearance.
Several passengers sustained injuries as a result of the incident and were transported to a local hospital for evaluation and treatment. At this time, the injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening.
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office was assisted on scene by Tampico Fire/EMS, Prophetstown EMS, Walnut EMS, CGH EMS, and the Tampico Police Department.
This incident remains under investigation.
The Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office reminds the public that all subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
