Bus Runs Off I-26 Near Charleston: 1 Dead, 30 Injured

The South Carolina Highway Patrol is closer to answering why a tour bus left I-26 in Dorchester County, South Carolina early Monday morning, crashing into the woods along the interstate. Late Monday, the Dorchester County Coroner’s Office released preliminary results indicating the driver, 58 year old George William Thomas of Hanahan, suffered a brain aneurysm and died of blunt trauma. This would appear to indicate that the aneurysm caused the driver to lose control, allowing the bus to veer off the road, striking trees. The bus left from St. Stephens en route to Miami, with about 50 passengers on board. 30 passengers were transported to Charleston area hospitals. Reports indicate that all are in stable condition. Passenger reports draw a vivid picture of the chaos at the scene as parents tried to find their children in the smoking wreckage of the bus. The bus company’s co-owner, Charlie Hill, stated that prior to this incident, his company, 5 Star Transportation, had a perfect safety record.

Thanks to TheState.com, WIStv.com, and the Charleston Post and Courier (Charleston.net).

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