www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, September 12, 2012 · 10 School bus driver dies following Thursday's crash A 62-year-old Oakville school bus driver, who was rushed to hospital following a crash near Bronte Harbour last Thursday, has died of his injuries. Halton Regional police said Burlington resident Jim Leroux died Saturday at the Trillium Health Centre in Mississauga. Leroux, who recently retired, started working as a school bus driver last year. Police say shortly before 8 a.m. on Sept. 6, Leroux was driving the school bus southbound on Bronte Road, near Marine Drive, in the Bronte Harbour district. Sgt. Paul Davies of the Halton Police Collision Reconstruction Unit confirmed Leroux suffered some type of medical distress causing the bus to veer off the road. After mounting the curb, the vehicle struck a tree, smashed through an iron fence and came to rest atop a retaining wall adjacent to Bronte Harbour. An unconscious Leroux was removed from the bus and rushed to Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). He was then transferred to the Trillium Health Centre where he underwent surgery. Two boys, brothers aged 11 and seven, were on the bus at the time of the accident, which occurred at the start of the driver's pick-up day. The youths were not injured. Police said they cannot say whether Leroux passed away as a result of the medical issue or because of injuries sustained in the crash. It is expected a coroner will determine the exact cause of death within the next 30 days. Leroux's family said they would like to thank members of the public and emergency services personnel for taking care of Leroux at the crash site. The bus had passed a mandated Ministry of Transportation inspection in July. Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter @OakvilleBeaver @NewsHooked @DavidLea6 @DominikKurek @BeaverSports @Halton_Photog GET HERE FAST ...and experience the excitement of a great deal! $ 2011 JETTA BLOWOUT! Special purchase of daily rental units, All Trendline Plus models, mileage and colour varies, only 25 available. 21 All Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned. plus tax for 2 ye es ars* 264/mth Lease fo r X SALE PRICE $14,599 * +taxes, license etc. (original MSRP was $20,415.00) Preferred Finance and Lease rates available. Finance with $1000 down $293.61/month for 60 months** Oakville Volkswagen is a member of Weins Canada Inc. Offer valid at Oakville Volkswagen from Aug 28, 2012 to Sept 30, 2012 but are subject to change without notice, quantities of certain vehicles are limited and dealer trade may be required. Availability may also be limited and will vary by model. Some conditions apply. See Oakville Volkswagen for further details call toll free at 1 (866) 577-9419. 2011 Jetta Ex-Rental, O.A.C., *Lease from $264.00 + taxes per month for 24 months at 5.9% APR. 2011 Jetta Ex-Rental price is $14,599+taxes. Lease payment is $264 plus taxes, 24 months, with $1000 down payment or equivalent trade-in due at signing. Optional residual is $8600 and the APR is 5.9%. Total lease obligation is $7,336.00 + taxes. **Finance from $293.61 per month for 60 months at 5.9% APR *Limited time finance offer available on approved credit through Weins Canada. 2011 Jetta Ex-Rental price is $14,599+taxes. Finance payment is $293.61 plus taxes, 60 months, with $1000 down payment or equivalent trade-in due at signing. APR is 5.99%. Cost of borrowing is $2,185.79. Vehicle may not be exactly as shown.