Truck driver gets 18-month sentence for involvement in fatal Tusky Valley bus accident
Jacob McDonald, the truck driver responsible for the devastating bus accident that claimed the lives of six individuals, including high school students, received a sentence of 18 months. With credit for time already served, he will serve an additional eight months in prison and is expected to be released in early 2026. In addition, his driver's license has been suspended for five years. The crash occurred in 2023 and involved a semi-truck driven by McDonald colliding with an SUV and a charter bus carrying Tusky Valley High School band members. The victims included three high school students and three adults. Despite being found guilty on several charges of vehicular homicide and assault, McDonald was acquitted of the most serious allegations. Family members of the victims expressed their grief and frustration during the sentencing, with strong emotional statements underscoring the lasting impact of their loss. As they seek justice and advocate for changes in legislation, they voiced dissatisfaction with the judicial system's handling of the case.
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