In a completely redundant "shocking state report," the Public Transportation Safety Board says that the bus driver who struck and killed a pedestrian last November could have avoided the accident if he had simply "followed his training." Training that involves teaching drivers not to drive too fast and to pay attention to the road? Avoiding accidents: It's as simple as following driving rules!
Report: Bad Driving Caused Hell's Kitchen Bus Accident
Bus Driver in Fatal Crash To Receive Ticket
The city bus driver who stuck and killed 22-year-old Seth Kahn last week... will be ticketed. The Daily News reports that Jeremy Philhower will only receive a summons for failing to yield to a pedestrian, which is a noncriminal violation. This means he'll pay up to $150 or spend 15 days in jail (the latter is an unlikely outcome).
City Bus Driver Wanted "To Kill"
The NYC Transit bus driver who struck and killed 22-year-old Seth Kahn last week is probably regretting some previous Facebook status updates. Following the accident last Wednesday, it came out that Jeremy Philhower had been suspended previously for texting and updating his Facebook while on the job.
Bus Driver In Fatal Incident Was Previously Suspended For Texting
Last Wednesday morning a 22-year-old Seth Kahn was struck and killed by a bus while crossing the street at West 53rd Street and 9th Avenue. Area residents noted that the intersection was dangerous, one being hit there just two months ago. Now the Daily News reports on the bus driver's history.

