School bus driver hit, killed by another bus

BRISTOW, Va. – Prince William County Schools are mourning the loss of a school bus driver who died after being hit by another bus, according to authorities. 

Richard Lee Proffitt, 62, of Manassas was hit by a bus backing out of a service bay. He died soon after on scene, police say. 

Prince William County Public Schools issued this statement in response to the tragic news: 

“We are sad to report that a PWCS bus driver was killed this morning by a bus reportedly backing out the service bay at McCuin Transportation Center. An investigation is underway…We are all saddened by the loss of our PWCS family member and our thoughts are with his family, friends, coworkers and student passengers.” 

Police say that there were no children on the bus at the time of the accident.