Distracted Driver Sentenced for School Bus Crash

A 40-year-old man, John Anthony Gaeta, has been convicted of criminally negligent manslaughter after his distracted driving caused a fatal school bus crash that killed 16-year-old Blake Elliot and critically injured another teen. Gaeta, who was using his phone and traveling at 53 mph, failed to brake or steer away for five seconds before slamming into a stopped car, sending it into the path of an oncoming bus. Facing up to three years in prison and a $5,000 fine, his sentencing is set for August 17, 2026. Prosecutors warn that current laws may be too lenient and hope this case sparks legislative reform. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/75063edfc2875471