Update: Motorcycle runs red light, collides with truck stopped behind school bus

CRPD says a motorcycle ran a red light and hit a school bus at First Ave. E and Cottage Grove...
CRPD says a motorcycle ran a red light and hit a school bus at First Ave. E and Cottage Grove Ave. SE on Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2017. (KCRG-TV9)(KCRG)
Published: Sep. 6, 2017 at 4:45 PM CDT
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Officers arrived at the scene and found a red 1996 Yamaha motorcycle laying in the road.

The investigation determined the school bus had the stop arm extended and was stopped at a bus stop in the 2000 block of 1st Avenue East.

A 1996 Dodge Ram stopped for the bus and was struck from the rear by the motorcycle.

The school bus itself was not damaged.

The truck had damage to the rear bumper.

The incident is still being investigated. Police do have solid leads on who was likely on the motorcycle.

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Cedar Rapids Police are searching for a male and female who ran off following a crash involving a school bus.

Police said it happened about 4:15 p.m. Wednesday at First Avenue East and Cottage Grove Avenue SE.

Officers said the two riders were riding a motorcycle and ran a stop light, hitting the school bus. Police have not said if any children were on the bus.

No injuries were reported, according to police.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.