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Ophadell Williams

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New York City

December 07, 2012

Bus Driver Ophadell Williams Acquitted in Fatal Bronx Crash

A jury cleared Ophadell Williams in the crash that killed 15 people last March.

Concourse

September 27, 2012

Trial Begins for Driver in Fatal Chinatown Bus Crash

Driver Ophadell Williams faces manslaughter charges in the accident, which killed 15 people in 2011.

Chinatown

June 05, 2012

Fatal Chinatown Bus Crash Caused by Driver Fatigue, Report Says

According to a federal ruling, driver Ophadell Williams' fatigue was the cause of a fatal 2011 accident.

Lower East Side & East Village

September 01, 2011

Driver in Chinatown-Bound Bus Crash Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter

Ophadell Williams was indicted on 15 counts of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the fatal Bronx wreck.

Lower East Side & East Village

August 31, 2011

Driver of Chinatown-Bound Bus Reportedly Indicted for Manslaughter

Ophadell Williams was reportedly indicted on multiple manslaughter charges for crashing a Chinatown-bound bus that killed 15.

Lower East Side & East Village

April 15, 2011

Fatal Chinatown Bus Was Speeding Before Crash, Report Says

The Chinatown-bound bus that crashed in the Bronx, killing 15 people, hit its max speed of 78 m.p.h. right before wrecking.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 31, 2011

Evidence Contradicts Bus Driver's Claims in Chinatown Tour Bus Crash

The head of the National Transportation Safety Board said there is no evidence the bus was sideswiped before the crash.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 25, 2011

Police Arrest Another 11 Drivers in Crackdown Following Fatal Tour Bus Crashes

A state investigation led to the arrest of 11 more bus drivers charged with using fake names to obtain driver licenses.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 24, 2011

Passengers in Fatal Chinatown Tour Bus Crash Sue Driver for Negligence

A pair of passengers on a Chinatown-bound that crashed killing 15 people filed lawsuits against the driver.

Lower East Side & East Village

March 22, 2011

Sen. Schumer Calls for Review of Tour Bus Licenses

Schumer asked the state Department of Motor Vehicles to audit the licenses issued to tour bus drivers.