An eighth-grade student from Glendale-River Hills is being lauded for his quick actions when the school bus driver fell ill during the Wednesday morning commute.
Acie Holland the Third sprang into action upon witnessing the driver lose consciousness, swiftly taking control of the situation.
Holland removed the driver’s foot from the gas pedal and applied the brake, averting a potential disaster on Route 207.
Promptly alerting authorities by dialing 911, Holland also reassured fellow passengers, particularly the younger children, ensuring their safety throughout the ordeal.