TOWN OF MANLIUS — The Manlius Police Department has identified the driver responsible for a recent close call involving an East Syracuse Minoa school bus.

On Feb. 3, Stephen Fatta of Kirkville was operating his blue 2010 Honda CRV on Collamer Road when he passed a stopped school bus on the right, just as two elementary schoolers were preparing to exit, police said.

Fatta then struck the nearest mailbox before returning to the roadway and leaving the scene of the incident, according to the report.

Fatta, 31, was later issued traffic tickets for failure to stop for a school bus, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, leaving the pavement to pass on the right, and reckless driving.

Anyone who may have additional information is asked to contact the Manlius Police Department at 315-682-2212.