Four students from Baker High School’s FFA club who were competing at the state convention in Redmond were treated for reportedly minor injuries after an SUV hit the school bus they were riding in Friday night, March 22.

Oregon State Police said Katrina Dacus, 34, the driver of the Subaru Ascent which struck the side of the bus, was arrested on a DUII charge. The crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at Highway 126 and Helmholtz Way.

A total of 14 students were on the bus, which is a smaller bus rather than a full-size model.

According to OSP, Dacus was driving south on Helmholtz Road and failed to stop at a stop sign where Helmholtz Road meets Highway 126. Her car hit the school bus on the passenger side.

Dacus is charged with reckless driving, 15 counts of reckless endangering, and three counts of fourth-degree assault in addition to DUII.

Lindsey McDowell, public information and communications coordinator for the Baker School District, said the students had received a Superior Chapter award earlier on Friday.

“We are so thankful for the emergency responders and medical staff who have cared for the group,” McDowell said. “Parents were notified right away last night, and we’ll certainly be rallying around the students, parents, and staff involved as they continue to heal.”

McDowell said on Saturday morning that one Baker student was still being treated at St. Charles Hospital in Bend.