Wayne Man Crashes Into NJ Transit Bus, Booked For Drug Possession: PD

WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Police said a man who crashed into a New Jersey Transit-operated bus on Tuesday was found to have suspected heroin in his possession.

According to police, 43-year-old Jeremy Caban was driving a Mazda 6 along Alps Road on Tuesday morning, when he crossed the center line and struck the bus.

Caban and his passenger sustained serious injuries, and first responders transported both of them to Saint Joseph’s Medical Center in Paterson.

Police said the bus driver sustained minor injuries, and that there were no passengers on board. An NJ Transit spokesperson told Patch that the bus was operated by Academy, under contract to NJT.

Officials said that Caban was charged with two counts of assault by auto, along with possession of a controlled dangerous substance, being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

He also faces several traffic violations, including DUI, careless driving, reckless driving, and failure to maintain lane. He was also not wearing his seat belt, according to police.

Anyone with more information about the crash is asked to contact the Wayne Police Traffic Bureau at 973-633-3520.