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Driver sentenced to probation for crash with Hibbing school bus that hurt kids onboard
By Ashley Halbach at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
A northern Minnesota driver avoided prison for her role in a crash involving a Hibbing school bus that injured 21 kids and the school bus driver.
Svea Lynn Snickers, 20, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal vehicular operation. On Monday, she was sentenced to serve three years o...
Key takeaway Svea Lynn Snickers, 20, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal vehicular operation.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The sentencing of Svea Lynn Snickers to supervised probation for her role in the Hibbing school bus crash that injured 21 kids and the bus driver raises questions about the effectiveness of distracted driving prevention efforts in Minnesota. As part of her probation, Snickers will be required to speak about the dangers of distracted driving, which could potentially resonate with young drivers in the Twin Cities area. The fact that Snickers was recording a video on Snapchat before running a stop sign and colliding with the bus highlights the need for continued education and awareness about the risks of distracted driving. In the Minneapolis area, where traffic congestion and pedestrian activity are common, the consequences of distracted driving can be severe. The community will be watching to see how Snickers' experience is used to prevent similar crashes in the future, and whether her story can serve as a cautionary tale to promote safer driving habits among local residents.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A northern Minnesota driver avoided prison for her role in a crash involving a Hibbing school bus that injured 21 kids and the school bus driver.
Svea Lynn Snickers, 20, previously pleaded guilty to two counts of criminal vehicular operation. On Monday, she was sentenced to serve three years o...
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