# Former Bucks County teacher dies after bus collision

> Katherine Semisch, 67, killed by Doylestown bus outside library.
- Title: Former Bucks County teacher dies after bus collision
- Summary: Katherine Semisch, 67, killed by Doylestown bus outside library. Katherine Semisch, a former Bucks County teacher featured in PBS docuseries, died after…
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- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/former-bucks-county-teacher-pbs-series-killed-bus-doylestown-library
- Published: 2026-11-04T22:24:19.176+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Katherine Semisch, a former Bucks County teacher featured in PBS docuseries, died after being hit by a Doylestown Area Regional Transit bus.