A Southold man was charged with driving without a license and leaving the scene of an accident involving a school bus yesterday afternoon.
Southold Town Police said Efrain Menjivar, 32, driving eastbound on Route 48 at about 2:40 p.m., went through a red light at the intersection of Route 48 and Depot Lane, then struck the left bumper of a school bus carrying children as he attempted to pass the bus.
Menjivar fled the scene of the accident and was located at his residence inside the vehicle, police said. Menivar was arrested and later released on bail, according to police.
Editor’s note: A criminal charge is an accusation. By law, a person charged with a crime is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
