It was only a block from home. A routine crossing. A moment that should have ended with a front door opening.
Instead, it ended a young life and forever changed a community.

🌟 A Bright Life Cut Short
Twelve-year-old Brayden Callahan was struck and killed by his own school bus on November 21 while crossing the street near his home. Brayden was known as curious, kind, and full of energy—a boy who asked questions, loved deeply, and was closely bonded with his family and neighbors.

🚨 A Preventable Failure
Investigators say the bus driver, Jeffrey Colburn, failed to follow critical safety procedures. The bus’s safety arm was not deployed—a measure designed specifically to protect children as they cross. That omission proved fatal.

📂 A Troubling History
Court records revealed Colburn had been involved in previous accidents and had a history of driving infractions. For Brayden’s loved ones, the knowledge that warning signs existed deepened the grief. This was not just an accident—it was a tragedy many believe could have been prevented.

💔 A Family and Town in Mourning
Brayden’s death sent shockwaves through his neighborhood. Friends, classmates, and teachers struggled to understand how an ordinary school day ended in loss. His absence is felt in quiet classrooms, empty sidewalks, and at a home where he should have returned.

🕯️ Honoring Brayden’s Memory
Vigils, flowers, and handmade signs now stand in his honor. The community has come together not only to remember Brayden’s life, but to demand stronger safety protocols—so no other child faces the same fate.

⚠️ A Call for Accountability
Brayden Callahan’s story is a stark reminder that school bus safety rules exist for a reason. When procedures are ignored, children pay the price.

🕊️ Never Forgotten
Brayden was more than a statistic. He was loved. He mattered. And as his community grieves, his legacy lives on in a renewed determination to protect children—so that every short walk home ends safely.