KyliesChild 16,907 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 school bus driver charged in connection with a crash that killed five children in Tennessee Monday was involved in a separate bus accident two months ago, ABC News has learned. Johnthony Walker, 24, was driving a bus for Durham School Services -- the same as in the fatal accident -- when he side-swiped an oncoming Kia Soul in September after crossing into oncoming traffic while attempting to negotiate a "blind curve," according to the crash report. There were no injuries according to the crash report, and children were seated in the rear rows. No charges were filed in that incident, but a citation for "failure to yield" was issued. It was unclear if Durham took any action against Walker after the prior accident. "Our entire team at Durham School Services is devastated by the accident yesterday that tragically claimed the lives of Chattanooga students," the company said in a statement. "We are working with Chattanooga Police Department and Hamilton County School District to investigate. We also have additional team members arriving in Chattanooga today to provide support. We have offered to provide counseling to students and families of Hamilton County, as well as our employees. We will provide all further updates in coordination with the Chattanooga Police Department and the District." In a press conference Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board said Walker received his license to drive a school bus in April. In the fatal crash, the bus was traveling at a “high rate of speed, well above the posted speed limit of 30 mph," police said this morning. SOURCE: http://abcnews.go.com/US/chattanooga-school-bus-driver-traveled-speed-limit-police/story?id=43702930&cid=clicksource_4380645_1_hero_headlines_bsq_hed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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YeehawKylie 7,817 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Awful story. I've read a few articles and it just makes my heart hurt. What a terrible time to lose a loved one, especially a child. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Married the Night 3,955 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 This is where I live. Everyone is really sad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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