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Bus driver charged in Virginia crash that killed five people

Driver faces two counts of involuntary manslaughter in Friday crash that killed five and injured more than 40 others

Bus driver charged in Virginia crash that killed five people

TL;DR

  • Jing S Dong, 48, faces charges including two counts of involuntary manslaughter following a fatal bus crash in Virginia.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating speed, fatigue, and language proficiency as contributing factors.
  • The driver, a US citizen from China, reportedly does not speak English and there was minimal braking before the crash.
  • The bus crashed into vehicles slowed for a work zone on Interstate 95, killing five people and injuring 44 others.
  • Among the deceased was a family of four from Massachusetts, en route to a wedding in South Carolina.
  • A GoFundMe campaign for the family's funeral expenses exceeded its $50,000 goal.
  • The bus was traveling from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina.
  • The driver was arrested and taken to a hospital for injuries, with custody confirmed without bond until court appearance.