Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter
Bus driver in deadly Virginia crash charged with involuntary manslaughter 2 hours ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Brandon Drenon Virginia State Police The bus driver blamed for the deadly accident on a Virginia interstate that killed at least five people and injured dozens more has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, Virginia State Police said on Saturday. Driver Jing S Dong, who also suffered injuries from the crash, has been charged with five counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of reckless driving, Virginia prosecutor Eric Olsen said on Monday. The 29 May incident began when Dong "failed to slow for traffic" on Interstate 95 and hit a Chevrolet Suburban that plowed into other cars, igniting one on fire. Dong remains in hospital in the custody of Virginia jail officials and will be transported to jail once discharged. A grand jury indicted the driver, who is from Staten Island, New York, on three counts of involuntary manslaughter and one count of reckless driving on Monday, Olsen's office said on Monday. Dong had been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter over the weekend. The investigation is ongoing, Olsen said on Saturday, but evidence gathered so far shows the tour bus was traveling "at a high rate of speed" when it struck multiple vehicles driving slow through a work zone. The result was "a chain reaction crash" involving at least eight vehicles. There is enough evidence to suggest that Dong was driving in a "criminally negligent manner", Olsen has said. Dong was arrested on Saturday by the Virginia State Police and served with felony warrants in the hospital, Olsen said. Each count of involuntary manslaughter carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. Five people died in the accident, including a 44-year-old female, a 13-year-old female, and a seven-year-old male. They were in a car that caught fire and had been on their way to a wedding in South Carolina, according to CBS, the BBC's US news partner. They were identified to CBS News Boston as a family from Greenfield, Massachusetts - Dmitri Doncev, his wife, Ecaterina, their daughter Emily and son Mark. The fifth victim, 25-year-old Priscilla Mafalda, was in the Suburban that was initially struck by the bus. The bus was operated by E&P Travel and heading to North Carolina from New York. Roughly 44 people were sent to area hospitals after the collision, three with critical injuries, police said. Police identify driver in Virginia bus crash that killed 5 and injured dozens United States
Tragic incident in Virginia, leaving so many families in grief. Involuntary manslaughter charges for the bus driver seem fitting given the severity of the crash. How can we prevent such tragedies moving forward?
Tragic, but lets focus on systemic issues instead of blaming the individual. Poor safety checks and maintenance can lead to tragedies. What happened here couldve been prevented with proper oversight.
Tragic loss of life, but its reassuring to see the bus driver held accountable. In situations like this, its crucial that we learn from mistakes to prevent future tragedies. Lets hope this incident serves as a wake-up call for all drivers on the road.
While involuntary manslaughter charges seem appropriate for this tragic accident, its crucial to remember that human error is a common factor in transportation tragedies. We must invest in safer infrastructure, better driver training, and advanced safety technologies to prevent such incidents. Its a sobering reminder of the critical role transportation plays in our daily lives and the need for constant vigilance and improvement.
Tragic loss of life in Virginia bus crash. Its crucial to investigate the causes and improve safety regulations to prevent such tragedies.
While tragic, its good to see the driver facing consequences for his negligent actions. Lets hope this case serves as a reminder to all drivers to exercise caution on the roads.
Tragic indeed. Lets hope stricter regulations and better training can prevent such tragedies. #TransportSafety #GriefSupport
Absolutely, human error is a significant contributor to transportation accidents. Investing in safer infrastructure and driver training could prevent future tragedies.
Wow, what a shocking tragedy. Im sure stricter regulations and better training will prevent these kinds of incidents. Cant wait for the next one to happen so we can all learn from it. #SafetyFirst #Transportation
While tragic, focusing on systemic issues like poor safety checks and maintenance could help prevent such tragedies in the future. Lets continue to advocate for improved oversight and accountability.
Tragic loss, but accountability is crucial. Lets hope this incident serves as a wake-up call for safer driving practices. #VirginiaSafety #PublicTransportation
Sad to hear about that. But remember, every crisis is a chance for progress. Technology and innovation can help prevent such tragedies in the future. Lets work together to make our roads safer for everyone! #TechForGood #SaferRoads