School Bus Driver In Baltimore Crash Was Not Authorized To Operate The Vehicle


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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Glenn Chappell, the driver of the school bus that crashed in a MTA bus in Baltimore Tuesday killing six people, himself included, was no longer authorized to drive a commercial motor vehicle, according to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration.

The MVA says Chappell failed to provide an updated Medical Examiner’s Certificate, which expired on August 31, and that he was sent two letters notifying him of the consequences, one on July 17 and one on September 8. mva-medical-certification-expiration-letters.

Based on federal regulations, employers are required to maintain a Medical Examiner’s Certificate, which includes the date of expiration, for all of their CDL drivers.

Investigators say the school bus was traveling eastbound near the 3800 block of Frederick Avenue shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday when it hit a Mustang, then struck a pillar at Loudon Park Cemetery. Finally, it hit the oncoming No. 10 MTA bus from Dundalk to Catonsville.

Police say the school bus was contracted to Baltimore City through AA Affordable Transportation. The bus–occupied only by the driver and a school aid– was on its way to pick up 18 special needs children. The aide survived the crash.

(baltimore.cbslocal.com)

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