Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say

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4. I was wondering if anyone would post about this. I searched the forum for bus driver and got nothing

then I just saw this post

The driver didn't even speak English, how could they hire him as a driver without that basic requirement

https://www.qcnews.com/crime-and-public-safety/authorities-charge-driver-of-charlotte-bound-bus-after-i-95-crash-killed-5-hurt-34/

Authorities said that while the investigation remains ongoing, there is probable cause to show that Dong caused the crash and was driving in a criminally negligent manner at the time.

Dong has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter. Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.

According to U.S. Secretary Sean Duffy, Dong is a U.S. citizen who was born in China and does not speak English, and reportedly obtained his commercial driver’s license in New York in 2024.

“Our investigators are reviewing New York licensing records, training documentation, and the driver’s history. Any company, trainer, or school that contributed to putting an unqualified driver on the road will face intense scrutiny. We’ll share more updates soon. My prayers are with the loved ones of the innocent lives lost and those who were hurt in this horrific crime,” Duffy said.