75-Year-Old Bus Driver Indicted in Fatal Crash | Birmingham News

A 75-year-old school bus driver, Theresa McCloud, has been indicted on charges of homicide by vehicle and criminally negligent homicide following a fatal crash in November 2025 that killed Jennifer Cooper, a beloved bakery owner and community mentor. The incident occurred when McCloud’s bus struck Cooper’s car on East University Drive; a civil suit alleges she was ill from diabetes, took opiates, and deviated from her route while being told to drive despite feeling unwell. McCloud, now jailed with a $12,000 bond, is presumed innocent until proven guilty. Cooper, 42, is remembered as a devoted family woman and business leader who inspired countless others through her cupcakes and mentorship. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/981c84e8088f3f4f