Crime & Safety
School Bus Driver Accused Of Intentionally Striking Taxi: Reports
A bus driver is facing criminal accusations that he repeatedly rammed a taxi while children were in both vehicles, according to reports.
OLD LYME, CT — A bus driver has been charged on accusations that he repeatedly and intentionally hit a taxi while children were in both vehicles, WTNH News-8 reported. The incident occurred at 69 Lyme St. Friday morning.
Witnesses told police that an M&J School bus with nine students struck the rear of a Curtain Transportation Taxi carrying one minor at least five times.
The bus was carrying Lyme-Old Lyme High School students, The Day reported.
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No injuries were reported.
William Slivinski, of Old Lyme, was charged with evading responsibility, reckless driving, and nine counts of risk of injury to a minor, according to WTNH News-8.
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