Former Bucks Co. teacher featured in PBS series killed by bus in Doylestown

Bucks County Former Bucks Co. teacher featured in PBS series killed by bus in Doylestown Katherine Semisch, 67, who was featured on PBS's 'Bucks County, USA', was struck and killed by a bus in front of the Bucks Co. Free Library on Monday. By Hayden Mitman • Published November 4, 2026 • Updated on November 5, 2026 at 10:43 am A former teacher at Central Bucks West High School, who was featured as part of PBS's new docuseries " Bucks County, USA ," was struck and killed earlier this week by a DART bus in the parking lot of a library in Doylestown, the Bucks County Coroner's Office confirmed Wednesday. A report from the county coroner's office confirms Katherine Semisch, 67, of Doylestown, was struck and killed in the parking lot of the Bucks County Free Library Monday afternoon. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE Following the crash, Semisch was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced detailed at 3:51 p.m. Semisch was featured on the new PBS docuseries as a voice calling for common ground amid ongoing political differences in the CB West school district. The directors behind the series shared condolences on social media after learning about Semisch's death. View this post on Instagram In a report, the coroner's office said Semisch died due to blunt force injuries as a result of an accident. Local Breaking news and the stories that matter to your neighborhood. weather forecast 8 hours ago More rain, few Friday storms Delaware County 5 hours ago Police ID suspect wanted for murder of 18-year-old Penn Wood High School student No charges have been filed in this incident but an investigation in the deadly crash remains ongoing. This article tagged under: Bucks County