The driver of the bus was cited for not carrying a valid medical card and for not having the proper license to transport. Commercial drivers are required to carry medical cards indicating they've seen a physician within the past year to certify they're healthy enough to operate a commercial vehicle, according to Illinois state police.
The accident is still under investigation and investigators are working to determine whether there was anything functionally wrong with the bus. Police are also still searching for the SUV involved in the crash.
In the meantime, the family of the deceased filed a lawsuit against two suburban transportation companies. The suit alleges that both companies were negligent when they failed to prevent the doors of the bus from opening while it was moving. Additionally, the companies did not ensure passenger safety when they required passengers to manually operate the music system near the stairs and exit door.
An attorney representing one of the defendants said it was a freak and tragic accident not negligence, adding that the bus had been recently inspected by the state. The attorney also said that he didn't know of any rules the company gives to bus passengers, but that riders should know it's safer to remain seated.
The lawsuit seeks $50,000 in damages from each company.
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