Bus driver faces charges after crash on i-43, injuring 41

A bus driver in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is facing criminal charges after a tour bus he was operating crashed on Sunday, sending 41 people to hospitals and a community reunification center.

Driver charged in crash that injured 41

Ghebry Figueroa, 37, of Prospect Heights, was arrested Tuesday and charged with knowingly operating a vehicle with a revoked license and causing great bodily harm. He also faces charges for operating a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified.

The incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. on Sunday when the bus, carrying 54 passengers en route from Chicago to a Michigan casino, exited northbound I-43 onto North Webster Avenue. The vehicle then crossed the roadway and left the road, overturning on an embankment.

Initial reports indicated 33 injuries, but the number has since climbed to 41. Passengers were transported to local hospitals or a reunification center set up at The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center.

The Green Bay Police Department, with assistance from the Wisconsin State Patrol, is investigating the crash. The cause remains undetermined. The National Transportation Safety Board may also launch its own investigation.

The incident underscores the severe consequences of impaired driving and the potential for catastrophic outcomes when safety regulations are disregarded. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Green Bay Police Department or Crime Stoppers.

The bus crash serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of travel and the importance of rigorous oversight in commercial transportation.