2 Injured in DART Bus Accident on Long Neck Road in Long Neck, DE
Long Neck, DE — May 1, 2025, two people were injured following a DART bus accident at around 7:30 a.m. along Long Neck Road.
According to initial details about the accident, it happened in the area of the Long Neck Road and Pots Nets Road intersection.
Investigators said that the incident involved a DART bus traveling along Long Neck Road when the bus driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel. Due to this, the bus ran off-road, and it crashed into some trees.
The driver of the bus and a 30-year-old Millsboro man riding as a passenger had injuries described as non-life-threatening. Both were transported to the hospital. No other injuries were reported.
Commentary
Even if the current claims about what happened here prove to be true, there could be more to this story. An accident reportedly caused by falling asleep at the wheel may seem open-and-shut, there could be underlying issues that led to the accident. Was the driver working unreasonable hours? Were drugs or alcohol involved? Was this an unqualified or reckless driver hired by an employer whose hiring procedures aren't strict enough? Seeing there's accountability for the harm done by the crash is one thing, but it's also important to help ensure this won't happen again.
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