Bus Company In Fatal Turnpike Crash Had Not Had An Accident In 2 Years

From CBS Pittsburgh:

MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP (KDKA) — The winding downhill stretch near the Donegal exit on the Pennsylvania Turnpike is familiar to many returning from the Laurel Highlands, Seven Springs or Ohiopyle.

The chain-reaction crash that killed five and injured 60 happened on a curve along the five mile downhill. Now, the National Transportation Safety Board will try to determine the cause. The downhill stretch where the accident occurred can be challenging on a good day, let alone at night in the snow. Investigators are still looking into why the bus swerved and toppled, instigating the deadly chain-reaction crash.

“That bus was unable to negotiate a corner. That bus went up an embankment, rolled over and then was subsequently struck by two tractor trailers,” said State Trooper Stephen Limani.

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