Dadeville superintendent killed in car accident early Wednesday

Matt Bushey, the longtime superintendent in Dadeville, was killed in a head-on crash early Wednesday on his way to perform.

Wednesday was the 1st working day of classes for the 180-university student district, which is situated 35 miles northwest of Springfield in Dade County.

Bushey, 48, experienced been an educator and leader in the district for at the very least 18 years. Most of these several years have been used as superintendent.

In a message to Dadeville families, principal Cassy Farmer and university board president Josh Worthington wrote: 

“This morning, just prior to the start of the faculty day, Dadeville Superintendent Dr. Matt Bushey was missing in an automobile accident.”

They mentioned: “Dr. Bushey served the Dadeville university district for 18 many years. He was nicely identified and liked throughout the neighborhood. Team and people of the university district have been knowledgeable of the incident. Make sure you be a part of us in trying to keep Dr. Bushey’s family members in your feelings and prayers.”