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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 6, 2016

NTSB Ends On-Scene Investigation in Chattanooga, Durham Takes New Safety Measures

The federal investigative agency finishes gathering evidence at the scene of the fatal school bus crash, although the driver declined an interview.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonDecember 6, 2016

Call for National Stop-Arm Campaign in NHTSA Meeting

Association officials ask NHTSA to raise public awareness on the dangers of illegal passing of school buses.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 29, 2016

Associations Mourn Losses in Chattanooga School Bus Crash

National and state pupil transportation groups offer their condolences to the families and others impacted by the fatal crash.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 29, 2016

NTSB: School Bus Driver in Chattanooga Crash Was Off Route

The fatal crash occurred on a curving road that was not part of driver Johnthony Walker’s route, investigators have found.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 28, 2016

Durham CEO Responds to Chattanooga School Bus Crash

In a video statement, David Duke of Durham School Services issues an emotional apology to the families impacted by the crash, in which five students were killed.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 22, 2016

5 Students Killed in Tennessee School Bus Crash

The school bus driver in the single-vehicle crash in Chattanooga faces multiple charges, including vehicular homicide and reckless driving.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2016

School Bus Driver Dies After Head-on Collision

A county prosecutor in New Jersey says that the investigation is ongoing, but it appears that the bus was properly within its lane of travel when it was struck by an SUV.

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Newsby Thomas McMahonNovember 14, 2016

Next NHTSA Meeting to Focus ‘Outside the Bus’

The agency’s Dec. 1 meeting will primarily cover safety issues around school buses but will also include updates on lap-shoulder belts.

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Newsby StaffNovember 11, 2016

School Bus Driver in Baltimore Crash Drove After Privileges Were Suspended

Glenn Chappell was notified that he was “no longer authorized” to drive a school bus for failing to provide medical certification. The school system was not notified, he continued driving, and died in a crash that killed five others. 

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Newsby StaffNovember 3, 2016

School Bus Driver in Fatal Crash Had Traffic Violations

Glenn R. Chappell of Baltimore lost a civil case over hitting a parked car, was convicted for not showing a registration card during a traffic stop, and convicted again of driving a vehicle with suspended registration, court records state. The offenses did not involve a school bus.

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