Bus operator dies from UC Santa Cruz crash injuries

An update has been provided on the incident involving a bus crash with UC Santa Cruz students as riders; the union representing Santa Cruz Metro workers says bus operator Dan Stevenson has died from his injuries.

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. - A bus driver involved in a crash on the UC Santa Cruz campus two weeks ago has died, according to the union representing Santa Cruz Metro workers.

The union remembered Dan Stevenson as a kindhearted person who showed unwavering dedication and activism, such as playing a pivotal role during their 37-day strike in 2005.

The crash was reported on the evening of Dec. 12. The bus was carrying six passengers, including the driver.

The bus was traveling downhill before its front end slammed into a stone structure -- and crashed into the historic Cowell Ranch building on Coolidge Drive.

All six passengers were sent to the hospital, while Stevenson was the only person to die from this crash.

The exact cause of the crash is still under investigation.