(Pella, IA) — Pella police have completed an investigation and decided to file no charges against the school van driver who left a three-year-old child behind. The incident happened in April. Alivea Cole is non-verbal and has a feeding tube. She wasn’t hurt, but she was inside the van by herself for more than two hours. Police determined no evidence of criminal intent existed, calling what happened an accident. The Pella School District says the driver is no longer employed there.
No Charges For School Van Driver Who Left 3-Year-Old Child Behind
Jun 11, 2021 | 7:03 AM
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