After months of investigating, troopers have concluded that the crash happened because the bus driver tried to beat the train.
Five students ended up in the hospital after they were thrown around when the bus tipped over. One of them suffered a broken back in the accident.
The driver of the bus, Michael Skroch — a longtime driver for the district — told troopers he never saw the train.
However, troopers said video from the bus and interviews with the kids on board contradict Skroch's story.
The crossing does not have arms, but is marked with stop signs and crossbuck signs.
Investigators said they can hear the train horn sounding four times in the 20 seconds leading up to the crash.
According to court papers, one student is heard talking about the train 15 seconds before the crash.
Another student is also heard talking about the train as the bus accelerated across the tracks.
Troopers said the bus did stop, but Skroch never opened the door for a clearer view as recommended in his training manual.
Skroch has been charged with aggravated reckless driving, along with a $20 traffic ticket. If convicted, he could face a year in prison.
Skroch's lawyer has said that he needs to review the evidence before commenting but did point out that the judge originally tossed the case out of court for a lack of evidence.
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