Bus Driver Falls Asleep Behind Wheel | Durham News

A MARTA transit bus in Dunwoody, Georgia, veered off the road after its driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel—missing a turn signal and crossing lanes before crashing into trees. The incident, captured on video and occurring around 11 AM on September 7, saw the driver reportedly nodding off again just minutes after an automated alert tried to wake him. Two passengers were injured—one thrown across the bus, the other with back pain. Authorities are investigating sleep deprivation as a likely cause, noting it’s more common than many realize. The driver now faces charges for distracted driving and lane deviation. MARTA emphasized safety as their top priority, while injured riders may pursue legal action if negligence is proven. 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. Sources: https://abc11.com/post/video-shows-marta-bus-driver-fall-asleep-crash-tree-passengers-aboard-dunwoody-goergia/19835891/ More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2988caedd0a51647 Report issues to [email protected].