Fatal Virginia bus crash raises concerns about the long list of unfulfilled safety recommendations
A recent bus crash in Virginia resulted in five fatalities and raised serious safety concerns regarding the commercial bus industry. Investigations are underway, focusing on the driver and the company's practices, particularly regarding driver fatigue and prior traffic violations. The incident highlights the lack of collision-avoidance technology in buses, despite longstanding recommendations from the National Transportation Safety Board.
- ▪The bus crash occurred on Interstate 95, killing five people and injuring dozens more.
- ▪The driver, Jing Sheng Dong, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and had previous speeding violations.
- ▪The National Transportation Safety Board has long recommended safety technologies that are still not implemented in commercial buses.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onFatal Virginia bus crash raises concerns about the long list of unfulfilled safety recommendationsCommercial buses still lack the kind of collision-avoidance technology and emergency braking systems that have become standard on many new cars despite the fact that the National Transportation Safety Board has been recommending it for yearsByJOSH FUNK Associated Press and HOLLY RAMER Associated PressJune 3, 2026, 3:56 PM1:36This photo, provided by the Virginia State Police, shows the scene of a fatal accident involving a passenger bus on Interstate 95 in near Quantico, Va., on Friday, May 29, 2026.
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