A UC Santa Cruz bus driver injured in a Dec. 12 on-campus crash died on Dec. 29, university officials confirmed.
Dan Stevenson had worked for UCSC and Santa Cruz METRO as a bus driver for more than 25 years, spokesman Scott Hernandez-Jason said in a release.
“He was a valued employee. He was well respected by his colleagues and will be deeply missed by so many,” the release said.
The crash occurred near the main entrance to the campus on Coolidge Drive between High Street and Ranch View Drive as the bus was coming down a hill toward High Street. Stevenson was among six injured.
Hernandez-Jason said the UCSC community is heartbroken over Stevenson’s death.
He added that support services will be available when the winter semester begins.
UC Santa Cruz students in need of support can get assistance from Counseling and Psychological Services and from Slug Support. For faculty and staff, the Employee Assistance Program offers counseling and other support.
