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[AndyW]

Bus driver Johnthony Walker, 24, has been charged with five cases of vehicular homicide and reckless driving, Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher said during a news conference this evening about 11:30 p.m. at the site of the Talley Road school bus crash that killed six Woodmore Elementary School students.

 

[Orange_Vol1321]

Bus driver Johnthony Walker, 24, has been charged with five cases of vehicular homicide and reckless driving, Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher said during a news conference this evening about 11:30 p.m. at the site of the Talley Road school bus crash that killed six Woodmore Elementary School students.

Wow, had to be flying to wrap that bus around that tree like that.

Prayers for all the families involved!

 

[rgvol]

Prayer sent

 

[joevol33]

Yup I was a paramedic for around six years and it was a scene involving very young children that led to me leaving the profession. It was a breaking point for me and I doubt I'd be alive today had I not left.

I couldn't imagine brother.

 

[Alto1]

Bus driver Johnthony Walker, 24, has been charged with five cases of vehicular homicide and reckless driving, Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher said during a news conference this evening about 11:30 p.m. at the site of the Talley Road school bus crash that killed six Woodmore Elementary School students.

Possibility of more charges pending........ Very sad, Prayers continue.......

 

[508mikey]

Grief turns to anger in Chattanooga after school bus crash more updates --

 

[sona]

Unreal. Prayers for the families and the kids still in the hospital. I cannot imagine losing a child. Poor classmates are going to be traumatized by this as well, hope they have a lot of resources available for counseling.

 

[vollygirl]

The-Saddest-Of-Scenes-At-Chattanooga

Child life specialists in the floor with a grandmother who fell down upon hearing of the death of her granddaughter. Teams of surgeons, ED docs, nurses, residents, therapists lined up in the hallway awaiting the next victims. Three codes running simultaneously. An endless stream of staff arriving, asking, "How can I help?" Sandwiches and water delivered to families. Hundreds and hundreds of family members arriving to pray and grieve and support each other. Police officers working with medical staff to provide information for families. Administrators coordinating bed availability and operating rooms and finding places for families to be together. A surgeon rushing past with tear-filled eyes and a blood-stained gown. An ED doc sharing a fist-bump with a child. Pediatric residents everywhere, meeting needs with courage and compassion. Families reunited with their children, sharing hugs and refusing to let go. A brave 6-year old calmly giving his name and his Mom's name with correct spelling. Teachers working with medical staff to identify children. Families hearing the words "Your child is not here" and realizing she is probably dead at the scene. A father finally locating all three of his children. A mother at the bedside of one child but with no news of the other. Children with coloring books and stickers. Faces lined with shock and fatigue and pain.

Unimaginable.

 

[mrbluesky]

Firefighter here and I strongly concur with your point about the ability to unsee. All fatality scenes are tough, but when kids are involved it is a whole other level of angst.

My sincere prayers going up for all involved.

Thank you for your service, Andy.

My prayers for those families involved.

 

[jhcrane14]

And right at Thanksgiving. Heartbreaking

 

[CPA]

I don't understand why this contracted bus company hired him as a driver to start with. He didn't have a good driving record. Just heartbreaking.

 

[BUCCnVOLfan]

Just absolutely devastating.. At the vigil tonight, it was stated that the memorials for the victims have been covered but donations were still being accepted through the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga and United Way of Greater Chattanooga.

https://cfgc.caritas247.com/Donate.aspx?dcid=WMF

Just please continue to pray for all affected by this terrible tragedy...