Croydon Woman Was DUI When She Struck Girl At Bus Stop: Police

BENSALEM, PA — Police in Bensalem have charged a Croydon woman with aggravated assault while DUI in connection with a crash that injured a child at a school bus stop last month.

Kathleen Wesley, 35, is facing charges in connection with the Jan. 6 crash at Bensalem Boulevard and Timber Lane. Police said a 12-year-old girl was crossing Bensalem Blvd to board the school bus when she was struck by a White 2000 Ford F-150 pick up truck, driven by Wesley.

Police determined Wesley failed to stop for the red stop signals on the bus. A blood test revealed she was under the influence at the time of the crash, police said.

The girl suffered serious injuries and remains hospitalized, according to authorities.

Wesley was unable to post bail, which was set at 10 percent of $100,000, and is being held at Bucks County prison. Her preliminary hearing is set for Feb. 26.