Former Metrobus Driver Sentenced to 1 Year in Jail
posted 11:25 pm Wed December 05, 2007 - Washington
Victor Kolako was found guilty on two felony counts of negligent homicide after reaching a deal with prosecutors that prison time would not exceed three years. Kolako's lawyer is trying to get the sentenced reduced by a day so as to not affect his immigration status.
The accident happened on Pennsylvania Avenue last February. Wednesday's sentencing comes on the heels of Metro's fifth bus- and pedestrian-involved death this year.
Just Monday, a Metrobus struck and killed a man in Montgomery County.
The widower of one of the victims, Greg Schoenborn, has also filed a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit against Metro in U.S. District Court.
Latest Comment on Former Metrobus Driver Sentenced to 1 Year in Jail
mythoughts
10:47 pm on 12/05/07
This is sad all around. James, I sincerely offer my condolence to you and your family. I think the surviving family members of both women have every right to sue Metro and the driver in any way.
But - was this an accident? he admitted that he didnt look which is crazy for a public driver, especially when driving downtown. You have to watch for the pedestrians even if that means you sit. I dont think he intended to kill the women, he just made a very costly mistake of not looking carefully.
Metro busdrivers have a very serious job. i couldnt imagine having to drive for a living. you have others lives in your hands.
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