Sussex school bus accident; death leads to 'Finn's Rule,' settlement

The legal team for the family of Finn Katona, the 5-year-old boy killed in a Sussex school bus accident last year, announced the creation of "Finn's Rule" and said a "confidential" monetary settlement has been reached in the case.Finn's Rule will distribute cards to bus drivers as part of a training that was negotiated as part of the settlement. The card shows the 5-year-old's face and reminds drivers to "ALWAYS check your danger zones" before pulling away.FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or AndroidInvestigators said Finn Katona fell beneath a school bus just as the driver began pulling away outside Silver Spring Intermediate School on Jan. 2, 2025.An 86-page report found Katona accidentally stepped off the sidewalk, his backpack pulling him to the ground, and fell in front of the bus’s rear driver-side tire. The driver began to move forward almost simultaneously, and over the child’s body. Video showed the entire incident, which investigators said did not involve horseplay or other students.The medical examiner determined Katona died of "craniocerebral injuries" and that the manner of death was "accidental."Upon completing its investigation, the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Department concluded no charges or citations would be issued.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.