New York – NTSB: Tour Bus in NYC Crash Was Going Up to 78 mph

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    AP FileNew York – A top federal transportation official says a casino tour bus involved in a New York City crash that killed 15 people was barreling down the highway at up to 78 mph.

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    National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Deborah A.P. Hersman disclosed the information during a U.S. Senate committee hearing in Washington on motor coach safety Wednesday.

    She says a video camera on the bus’ windshield “did not record the accident.”

    The bus crashed March 12 while returning to the city from a casino in Uncasville (UNK’-ahs-vihl), Conn. It flipped onto one side and struck a pole, which nearly tore off the roof.

    A passenger says in a $200 million lawsuit driver Ophadell Williams was asleep at the wheel.

    Williams says he was well-rested and alert. His lawyer hasn’t returned a message seeking comment.


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    12 years ago

    80% of cars traveling on the Thruway/Tpk/Parkway go 75-80 when there is no congestion

    chiller4real
    chiller4real
    12 years ago

    I drive down that part of the I-95 often enough to know that it’s not the safest place to do 75-80MPH but rather 65-70. It is a very curvy area, & the hwy doesn’t stop turning there, it’s not exactly the widest highway to drive down either, you do have to watch yourself there. Good luck on the driver being involved in all the lawsuits.

    chiller4real
    chiller4real
    12 years ago

    I drive down that part of the I-95 often enough to know that it’s not the safest place to do 75-80MPH but rather 65-70. It is a very curvy area, & the hwy doesn’t stop turning there, it’s not exactly the widest highway to drive down either, you do have to watch yourself there. Good luck on the driver being involved in all the lawsuits.

    12 years ago

    The NTSB is very slow to react to bus crashes. Several years ago, a bus carrying a college football team overturned in Atlanta, and fell off a highway overpass. Several of the players were killed when they were ejected from the bus. The investigation revealed that seat belts, and better impact resistant windows would have saved lives. Yet, to this day, the Federal Government does not require seat belts on interstate buses. Nor, have there been many changes regarding impact resistant windows.

    GB_Jew
    GB_Jew
    12 years ago

    Clearly, the European Union (once again) has beaten the United States in trying to save lives on busy roads.

    Anyone traveling on a long-distance bus, anywhere in Europe, MUST use the seat safety belts provided or be prepared to face hefty fines.

    12 years ago

    To #7 - It doesn’t work that way; too many people have opted not to wear seat belts, and have been ejected from their cars and died, because of their refusal to wear seat belts. Using your logic, perhaps we should also let individuals decide as to whether or not they wish to file a federal income tax return with the IRS, also?