Investigators will look at whether the driver fell asleep, had a heart attack or was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, Abele said. The 1996 bus had been inspected each year for the last 3 years. The truck driver received minor injuries. The speed was reported as SIGNIFICANT, due to the length of the entry in the trailer. In 2015 there was another Pala Casino tour bus crash that hospitalized 13. In 2013 there were TWO tribal casino bus crashes on the SAME DAY which at the time drove the number of tour bus crashed to SIX in four months. They used chainsaws to break open the vehicle and make their way into its front, even though it was clear there was barely any room to fit inside.
Dozens of firefighters swarmed the scene, struggling to reach victims. The tour bus had smashed into the rear of the big rig, KILLING the DRIVER and the front of the bus was enveloped by the big rig's trailer. The tour bus was identified as a USA Holiday bus and was transporting passengers from the RED EARTH CASINO.
There are approximately 31 passengers on the bus that were transported with minor to serious injuries. Sad news about another Indian Casino tour bus crash, early this morning at 5:17.
