Walker worked at Amazon as a fulfillment associate. He’s never been in trouble before,” Cook said. Walker’s mother, Gwenevere Cook, told CNN Walker was a respected man and the father of a 3-year-old son. Mateen was one of five victims of a school bus crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
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Zyaira Mateen was outgoing and full of life, her mother said.The bus appears to have slammed into a tree and looks like it was split apart. Medics rushed nearly two dozen people to hospitals in Chattanooga on Monday after a school bus crashed in the Tennessee city, officials said.Chattanooga bus crash victim Zoie Nash is seen in a photo with her uncle, Antwon McClain.Brown was killed in school bus crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee. D'Myunn Brown talked a lot, his mother said.College students, older adults and police officers line up to give blood at Blood Assurance to children injured in the bus crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee.Woodmore Elementary School bus driver Johnthony Walker has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of vehicular homicide, reckless endangerment and reckless driving, according to Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher.Some of those taken to the hospital were too young to know their last names and could only identify their mothers as “Mama.” Six children - aged 6 to 10 - died after the crash. The bus was carrying 37 students from Woodmore Elementary School. Walker’s driving, combined with his very high speed and weaving within his lane.” Investigators say the driver lost control of the bus while driving down an unapproved route at well over the speed limit.Īccording to the court affidavit, the charges were brought “because of the reckless nature of Mr. The impact of the crash almost split the vehicle in half. 366 school bus swerved off a street, toppled on its side and slammed into a tree. So, what do we know about the crash so far? “We’re hopeful that the investigation can conclude quickly and we have a better understanding of what occurred. Walker’s family is also devastated by this tragedy. “There are families in mourning, there are families that are still dealing with loved ones in the hospital in intensive care,” attorney Amanda Dunn said. At a November 29 appearance the judge granted a request to continue the hearing.Īt the time, Walker’s attorney said the crash had been a “devastating tragedy” for the Chattanooga community. Johnthony Walker faces vehicular homicide, reckless endangerment and reckless driving charges. The driver of the bus that swerved off the road on November 21 is due back in court Thursday. (CNN) - Three weeks after a school bus crash in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the families of its young victims may learn more about the cause of the tragedy.
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