Suspect Sought In Bee-Line Bus Driver Assault [PHOTOS]

WHITE PLAINS, NY — A Bee-Line bus driver was assaulted and the Westchester County Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the passenger who assaulted her. The incident occurred outside the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Police said the female passenger demanded that the driver let her off the bus directly in front of the hospital entrance.

The driver told the passenger that the bus couldn't stop until it reached the nearby bus stop.

The passenger verbally threatened the driver, which was overheard by others on the bus.

When the bus stopped at Hospital Oval East and Emergency Drive to let passengers off, the woman approached the driver and sprayed an unknown, noxious substance in her face, police said.

The driver said she experienced a burning sensation in her eyes and had difficulty breathing.

The hospital and surrounding areas were search by police but the woman passenger could not be found.

"The safety of transit personnel and riders is a top priority, and we investigate these types of incidents vigorously," said Commissioner Thomas A. Gleason.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Westchester County Police at 914-8647701 or send an email to tips@wccops.com. All calls or electronic tips are confidential.