Bus Crash Driver Pleads Not Guilty | Annapolis News

Jing Dong, the bus driver behind the May I-95 crash that killed five, has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, with his defense arguing it was an accident—not a crime—and he was driving under the speed limit. Held without bail, Dong’s lawyer plans to seek release on bond, stressing the accidental nature of the crash. The collision, triggered by failure to slow for construction, sparked a deadly chain reaction and fire. Key court dates include a probable cause hearing August 28, a status hearing September 8, and trial kickoff October 6—marking just the beginning of a high-stakes legal battle. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2f92ecfe329fd307