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Former Bucks County teacher dies after bus collision
Katherine Semisch, 67, killed by Doylestown bus outside library.
In brief
Katherine Semisch, 67, killed by Doylestown bus outside library. Katherine Semisch, a former Bucks County teacher featured in PBS docuseries, died after being hit by a Doylestown Area Regional Transit bus. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Katherine Semisch
Katherine Semisch, 67, was a former English teacher at Central Bucks West High School for over two decades.
Killed by bus
Semisch was struck and killed by a Doylestown Area Regional Transit bus outside Bucks County Free Library on Monday afternoon.
PBS docuseries feature
Semisch was featured in the PBS docuseries 'Bucks County, USA' which examines political tensions during the pandemic.
Community advocate
Semisch was a librarian known for youth advocacy and served on the Planned Parenthood Association of Bucks County board.
Retired teacher
Semisch retired from Central Bucks West High School in 2021 but remained active in school board meetings.
DART bus crash
This is the second fatal crash this year involving DART buses operated by Bucks County Transport, Inc.
Previous crash
A DART bus killed Ronald Davenport, 83, in August when he crossed a parking lot near the Grundy Hall apartment complex.
Investigation ongoing
The Bucks County District Attorney's Office is investigating both crashes for possible negligence.
Rainbow Room reaction
The Rainbow Room, a Doylestown nonprofit, called Semisch a 'passionate supporter' who advocated for inclusive schools.
DART services
DART provides fixed routes, courthouse shuttles, and senior shared ride programs.
The one thing
Katherine Semisch, a former Bucks County teacher featured in PBS docuseries, died after being hit by a Doylestown Area Regional Transit bus.
