Written by: Benton Accident & Injury Lawyers Last Updated : September 25, 2026

Julian Amador, 13, killed in school bus rollover collision in Sanger 

SANGER, TX – A 13-year-old boy, identified as Julian Amador, died as a result of a school bus rollover collision on the outskirts of Sanger on Thursday. 

According to Fox4News, the incident happened on Huling Road along Lois Road East. A 38-year-old man identified as Jesse Padgett was driving the Sanger Independent School District school bus when the bus swerved off the road and crashed into a culvert. 

Julian was left in critical condition and later died at a hospital, while Padgett sustained minor injuries. 

Officials said there were three other students on board, but did not confirm whether they were injured. 

Texas Department of Transportation is actively working to determine the events that led to the crash. 

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