The cause of the crash is under investigation, but so far, no charges have been filed. It all has to be thoroughly investigated,' said State Police Capt. 'If in fact he did jump out of the bus, there is a possibility there could be a reckless endangerment charge. 'I don't know if he got ejected or if he just left because he thought the bus was out of control.' 'They were muttering that he left the bus early,' Benz said.
Passengers said the driver tried to save his own skin and jumped out of the bus as it was careening across the highway, 1010 WINS' Sandberg reported. The driver was found on the ground about 300 yards away from where the bus had stopped.