Background Check of Bus Driver with Criminal Past under Scrutiny after Fatal Crash in New York

The Governor of New York has ordered an investigation into a horrific bus crash that left 15 passengers dead, citing the “criminal record and driving history” of the bus driver after it was revealed that he had served prison time for manslaughter and forgery and had his driving privileges suspended after ignoring tickets for speeding and driving without a license, according to a report from CNN. The story also raised questions about what background check, if any, was conducted on the driver before he was hired. (more…)