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West Virginia School Bus Driver Arrested for DUI After Crash Injures Students

The driver, Jeffrey Brannon, faces multiple charges including DUI and child neglect resulting in injury.

Emergency personnel respond to the scene of a bus crash on Monday, March 4,2024 on West Virginia Route 16 in Calhoun County. The bus driver was arrested Monday for driving under the influence after a crash that sent multiple injured students to the hospital, state police said.(WCHS TV)
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Overview

  • A West Virginia school bus driver was arrested for DUI following a crash that sent multiple students to the hospital.
  • Jeffrey Brannon, 54, is charged with multiple counts of driving while intoxicated and child neglect resulting in injury.
  • The crash occurred on West Virginia Route 16 in Calhoun County, causing the bus to roll over and injure several of the 19 students on board.
  • One child suffered a vertebrae fracture and another had a concussion, among other undisclosed injuries.
  • Brannon's blood alcohol level was found to be significantly above the legal limit, leading to his arrest and a $250,000 bond.