A 28-year-old bus driver has been sentenced to more than a year in prison for a fatal accident in summer 2023. The regional bus overturned in a ditch, killing one passenger. The driver claimed he was not tired, but surveillance footage showed him asleep at the wheel.
In summer 2023, a serious traffic accident occurred in Sweden when a regional bus veered off the road and overturned in a ditch. One passenger died in the incident, prompting a legal examination of the bus driver's responsibility.
The 28-year-old driver was charged with traffic negligence and grossly endangering another person. During the trial, he denied feeling tired, but evidence included surveillance camera footage clearly showing him with closed eyes and his head tilted forward while the bus was in motion. This material was pivotal in the court's decision.
The district court sentenced the driver to one year and three months in prison, considering the fatal outcome of the accident and his evident lack of attention. The ruling highlights the importance of alertness for professional drivers and may influence safety protocols in public transportation. No further details on the crash location or the passenger's identity have been disclosed in the available material.