DART bus driver defended themselves from two attackers in Pleasant Grove, DART confirms

 

A video circulating on Facebook shows a DART driver being attacked by a group of young people in Pleasant Grove.

PLEASANT GROVE, Texas — A video circulating online showing a DART bus driver being attacked by a group of young people is authentic, the agency said. 

The incident occurred around 4 p.m., Sept. 9 near Peavy Road and Abshire Lane in Pleasant Grove, DART said in a statement. The video shows “where one of our drivers… defending themselves against at least two unknown individuals,” the statement reads. 

The driver was treated by EMS personnel on the scene, DART said. 

Police and DART are investigating the incident, which possibly involves juveniles, DART confirmed, but declined to offer any additional information about the incident.