Who is Angela Fitzgerald?

Angela Fitzgerald was the 45-year-old bus driver involved in a March 2025 crash near Portland, Michigan, who was later convicted and sentenced to prison for operating while intoxicated, causing serious injury to students.

What happened to the bus driver in the Grand Rapids bus crash?

Angela Fitzgerald was sentenced on January 27, 2026, to 21 months to 5 years in prison after pleading no contest to six felony charges, including operating while intoxicated causing incapacitating injury and child endangerment.

What happened to Emma after the bus crash?

Emma suffered a severe injury to her left foot and ankle in the March 2025 bus crash, which led to its amputation on April 2, 2025. Recovery efforts for her were mentioned in GoFundMe campaigns.

Is there a GoFundMe for Angela Fitzgerald's bus crash victims?

Yes, recovery efforts for student Emma and another student named Michaela were detailed in two GoFundMe campaigns, though specific details of their outcomes are not fully known from the provided sources.

bus-crash · I-96 near Portland, Michigan

What happened after the bus driver caused a crash that led to a student's amputation?

What happened?

Bus driver Angela Fitzgerald was sentenced to 21 months to 5 years in prison in January 2026 after pleading no contest to felony charges stemming from a March 2025 crash that injured nine students, including one who required a foot amputation.

Convicted or liable

Last checked: Jun 19, 2026

Sources: WZZM-TV

Timeline

Mar 29, 2025
A bus carrying students from the Grand Rapids Civic Theatre crashes on I-96 near Portland, Michigan, injuring nine students.
Apr 2, 2025
Student Emma's left foot and ankle are amputated due to severe injuries sustained in the crash.
Aug 10, 2025
Reports confirm bus driver Angela Fitzgerald had THC and lorazepam in her system; she is charged with multiple felonies related to the crash.
Dec 1, 2025
Angela Fitzgerald enters a plea of no contest to six felony charges as part of a plea deal.
Jan 27, 2026
Angela Fitzgerald is sentenced to 21 months to 5 years in prison for her six felony convictions.

Receipts

xQc ReactsJan 3, 2026
yxlsalahJan 7, 2026
EWU BodycamJan 1, 2026
Michigan News SourceAug 10, 2025
WZZM-TVJan 27, 2026