The driver of a tour bus involved in a deadly chain-reaction crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia has been charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, according to state police.
Deadly Collision
Authorities said 48-year-old Jing S. Dong of New York was driving the bus when it crashed into slowing traffic near a work zone in Stafford County early Friday morning. The collision involved at least eight vehicles.
Five people were killed, including four members of a Massachusetts family traveling in an SUV and a 25-year-old woman riding in another vehicle.
Dozens Injured
Forty-four people were hospitalized, including three with critical injuries. Dong was also injured and remains hospitalized.
Investigation Ongoing
Prosecutors said there is probable cause to believe Dong was driving in a criminally negligent manner. Additional charges may be filed.
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating possible factors, including driver impairment, fatigue, medical issues, vehicle conditions, and work zone design. Investigators are also reviewing whether the driver attempted to brake before the crash.
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