Rockland, Maine Police Charge School Bus Driver With Manslaughter

Rockland Police have charged the driver of a school bus that fatally struck a student last year.

Camden, Maine Bus Driver Indicted for Manslaughter After Fatal Crash

Jeffery Colburn, 65, of Camden, is charged with manslaughter. He was indicted on January 15, 2026, after a warrant was issued by the Knox County District Attorney's Office.

Colburn was behind the wheel of the school bus that struck and killed 12-year-old Brayden Callahan on November 21, 2025.

Rockland, Maine Bus Crash Kills a 12-Year-Old Student

A traffic report stated that Brayden was crossing the street when he was run over by the bus.

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Callahan was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries and then transported by LifeFlight helicopter to Maine Medical Center in Portland, where he succumbed to his injuries.

Rockland, Maine Fatal Bus Crash Investigation

According to WABI-TV, Colburn told detectives that he didn't see the student in the road.

An examination of video footage from inside the bus revealed the crossing arm wasn't out, at the time of the crash, and Colburn was leaning too far to the right to keep his eyes on the road.

The crossing arm is a retractable barrier that extends from the front of the bus. When the arm is out, it prevents students from walking too close to the bus. This ensures that students do not walk in the bus's blind spot.

Mr. Colburn is no longer employed by the school district.

Our sincerest condolences to Brayden's family, friends, classmates, and educators.

We'll update this story as more details become available.