Investigators are trying to determine why a packed ottawa transit bus crashed into the side of a train, killing six people. Bus driver in oc transpo crash alleged to have had. Fighting tears during two morning interviews with ctv and am640 radio in toronto terry. The front of the bus sustained significant damage and five people were killed on the scene, including the bus driver. The board found that the oc transpo bus being driven by dave woodard was in good mechanical condition, mr. Questions about how oc transpo probes incidents after driver aissatou diallo was alleged to have been in a collision days before. Oc transpo bus crash victims identified photo ecanadanow. Oc transpo driver dave woodards family satisfied with tsb report on 20 bustrain crash. You meet new an exiting people every second and it feels great being able to help people.
Dave woodards wife and brother told ctv news that the 45yearold loved his job and was proud to be an oc transpo driver. No shame in getting help survivors of 20 crash offer. Sep 20, 20 the bus driver involved in the fatal accident had a clean driving record over his 10 years with oc transpo, the transit authority in ottawa. Dave woodard has been identified by cbc as the bus driver in the deadly ottawa train and bus collision that took place wednesday morning. Nov 21, 20 ottawa bus crash driver had diabetes, common for transit job. Driver of the oc transpo bus that crashed into a via rail train has been ided as dave woodard. Dec 02, 2015 the board found that the oc transpo bus being driven by dave woodard was in good mechanical condition, mr. Police identify the bus driver as david woodward, who died in the.
Oc transpo colleage troy charter and brother steve woodard offered their eulogies. It is their tribute to dave woodard, the 46yearold oc transpo driver killed in the bustrain crash two weeks ago. Woodard had very mild diabetes, but that couldnt have been a. Torontothe pain in her voice is chilling to listen to. Working for the city is always a benefit and it was a good experience. Facebook the investigation continues as to why a respected, experienced driver failed to stop his doubledecker city bus at a marked crossing, where multiple witnesses say the barrier arm was down. Oc transpo driver dave woodards family satisfied with tsb report. This section of the oc transpo website allows employees private access to current events and information. People are very nice, professional, respectful, ect. Tributes made during the service emphasized woodards funloving nature and devotion to his family and even the homeless, rather than the sept. Priscillia victor, an oc transpo passenger in the crash, and her. Driver of ottawa bus that collided with train ided as dave.
Dave woodard, 45, was behind the wheel of the doubledecker oc transpo bus when it smashed through a warning gate and into the side of the train. They were on their way to work, class or just enjoying a bus ride on a sunny day. Images posted to the transportation safety boards flickr page, seem to indicate the bus hit the side of the trains locomotive under the drivers cab, less than a. Multiple media reports have identified the bus driver as 10year oc transpo veteran dave woodard, although officials declined to give his name at this afternoons press conference. Bus driver killed in via crash remembered as remarkable man. A free inside look at oc transpo salary trends based on 7 salaries wages for 6 jobs at oc transpo. Aissatou diallo was on probation as an oc transpo driver at the time of the westboro crash. Salaries posted anonymously by oc transpo employees. The boards interim report also said a coroner found that driver dave woodard had no medical issues at the time of his death and drug and. May 24, 2014 in those first frantic moments last fall when the front end of oc transpo bus no.
Dave woodard, identified as the driver of the oc transpo bus involved in a fatal crash wednesday with a via train. Six killed in ottawa trainbus collision new york post. Ottawa bus crash victims names released, includes two. The driver was killed as the nose of the bus was ripped off and derailed the train. The fourquadrant screen allows oc transpo drivers to view a doubledeckers stairwell, upper deck. Reviews from oc transpo employees about oc transpo culture, salaries, benefits, worklife balance, management, job security, and more. Warning gates were down for 25 seconds before oc transpo. Ottawa bus crash driver dave woodard remembered at funeral. Robert more, 35, was one of six people killed sept.
Oct 02, 20 bus driver dave woodards funeral was the final service for the six people killed two weeks ago after an ottawa transit bus, that mr. The reports also say the driver was one of those killed. Woodards widow terry gave an emotional interview to ctv ottawa morning live, insisting there was no way the crash was intentional. Bleakney and woodard were two of the six people killed in the collision. Train hits canada bus crashing through crossing barrier. Sep 25, 20 bus driver dave woodard, a 10year veteran of oc transpo, died at the scene of the crash with a via rail train in ottawa on wednesday. Bus driver killed in via crash remembered as remarkable. City of ottawa, via rail, dave woodards estate named in latest bustrain crash lawsuit more the family a 21yearold carleton student who died in a fatal collision between an oc transpo bus and a via rail train in september 20 is the latest to have filed a lawsuit against the city of ottawa, the trains conductor, and the estate of the. Sep 19, 20 terry woodard, wife of oc transpo bus driver david woodard, who was killed in a crash, says her husband always made sure passengers were safe while speaking to ctv morning live. We now know the identity of the oc transpo bus driver killed in this mornings crash. Oct 02, 20 tributes made during the service emphasized woodards funloving nature and devotion to his family and even the homeless, rather than the sept. Driver distraction led to deadly ottawa bustrain crash. Oc transpo bus drivers away from disabled individuals. The victims include the bus driver david woodard, age 45, who had worked for the oc transpo for ten years.
Woodard was both fit for duty and familiar with the route, and the automated lights and. Flags will fly at half mast at city buildings from sunrise to sunset to honour michael bleakney, 57, connor boyd, 21, karen krzyzewski, 53, kyle nash, 21, rob more, 35 and the driver dave woodard, 45. Multiple casualties as oc transpo bus collides with via. Bus driver dave woodards funeral was the final service for the six people killed two weeks ago after an ottawa transit bus, that mr. They were federal employees, company workers, students. Facebook photo of dave woodard, who is identified as the driver of the oc transpo bus involved in the woodroffe avenue bus via rail train collision on wednesday. Oc transpo driver dave woodards family satisfied with tsb. The citys doubledecker buses can seat up to 82 people, oc transpo said they do not know how many were on the bus wednesday morning. Driver distraction led to deadly ottawa bustrain crash the. Dave woodard has been identified by cbc as the bus driver in the deadly ottawa train and bus collision that took place wednesday morning at 8. The driver of an ottawa bus has been identified as dave woodard. Until then, 45yearold bus driver david woodard was the only victim. Fighting tears and choked up with emotion terry woodward.
The training covers emergency braking, and the use of the vehicles parking brake to bring the bus to a halt. Oct 02, 20 more than 1400 people gathered wearing shorts and every shade of green. Ottawa transit bus crashes into via train leaving six dead windsor star. The drivers seat section of the website is reserved for oc transpo employees only, unauthorized access is prohibited. The widow of ottawa bus driver dave woodard says she is sure the accident wasnt his fault.
Autologin on future visits show my name in the online users list script executed in 0. Oc transpo bus drivers away from disabled individuals oc transpo yesterday 170112 at blair station at 2100, two 95 buses back to back, not packed drove away from the platform when a visibly disable individual wanted to get on and was at the side waving down the buses. Via train and ottawa city bus collide during morning commute, six. Dave woodard, who has been identified as the driver of the oc transpo bus involved in the crash. More than 1400 people gathered wearing shorts and every shade of green. Warning gates were down for 25 seconds before oc transpo bus slammed into train, tsb says. New suit arises following 20 oc transpo crash the fulcrum. Sep 19, 20 david woodard, a 46yearold father of three, has been identified as the driver of an ottawa city bus that crashed into a train wednesday killing six people, including woodard himself. Photo courtesy of transportation safety board of canada. City of ottawa, via rail, dave woodards estate named in.
One other person has also died in hospital from injuries. Facebook photo of dave woodard, who is identified as the driver of the oc transpo bus involved in the woodroffe avenue busvia rail train collision on wednesday. Bus driver dave woodard, a 10year veteran of oc transpo, died at the scene of the crash with a via rail train in ottawa on wednesday. Scrutiny is turning toward the atgrade intersection where the accident took place. Terry woodard, wife of oc transpo bus driver david woodard, who was killed in a crash, says her husband always made sure passengers were safe while speaking to ctv morning live. The widow of oc transpo veteran dave woodard, killed in wednesdays crash with a via rail train in ottawa, says her husband was a careful bus driver who received gifts from his passengers and. Mayor jim watson called it the worst bus crash in the citys. Sep 18, 20 dave woodard, identified as the driver of the oc transpo bus involved in a fatal crash wednesday with a via train.
Police publicly identify all six victims who died in wednesdays. Sep 19, 20 ottawa bus crash victims names released, includes two carleton university students, both 21. Passengers were yelling at bus driver dave woodard, 45, who was one of. Sep 20, 20 dave woodards wife and brother told ctv news that the 45yearold loved his job and was proud to be an oc transpo driver. Family of bus crash victim files lawsuit against oc. Warning gates were down for 25 seconds before oc transpo bus. The oc transpo bus route 76, heading downtown, was travelling north when it collided with via rail train 51, which came from montreal and was heading west to toronto. Woodard was driving, collided with a via rail train. Jul, 2015 city of ottawa, via rail, dave woodards estate named in latest bustrain crash lawsuit more the family a 21yearold carleton student who died in a fatal collision between an oc transpo bus and a via rail train in september 20 is the latest to have filed a lawsuit against the city of ottawa, the trains conductor, and the estate of the.
Third lawsuit filed in fatal ottawa bustrain crash 6. Family members of the oc transpo driver who was among six people killed when a bus collided with a train two years ago say theyre ready to. Ottawa bus crash victims names released, includes two carleton university students, both 21. Family, friends, drivers mourn ottawa bus crash victim david. Six dead after bus, via train collide in ottawa cnn. Hospital test drives new emergency plan during ottawa race. Over 30 other passengers from the bus were treated for injuries in hospital, but thankfully none of those on the.
Shamsia quraishi, a survivor of the oc transpo via rail crash in september 20, photographed next to a bus stop on bank st. It is their tribute to dave woodard, the 46yearold oc transpo driver killed in the bus train crash two weeks ago. Peyman shamsi, a friend of woodard who had started with oc transpo 10 years ago, said he was one of the nicest guys at the bus company. One year after the westboro bus crash, the question.
Sep 19, 20 dave woodard, 45, was behind the wheel of the doubledecker oc transpo bus when it smashed through a warning gate and into the side of the train. Sep 20, 20 oc transpo bus crash victims identified, victims identified in brutal collision between ottawa transit bus and train the six victims of the horrific accident between a train and an ottawa public transportation bus have been identified. Shamsia quraishi, a survivor of the oc transpovia rail crash in september 20, photographed next to a bus stop on bank st. Family of bus crash victim files lawsuit against oc transpo.
David woodard, a 46yearold father of three, has been identified as the driver of an ottawa city bus that crashed into a train wednesday killing six people, including woodard himself. Family, friends, drivers mourn ottawa bus crash victim. Among the dead was tenyear veteran oc transpo bus driver dave woodard, who may be remembered as one of several operators who volunteered their time to shuttle disabled residents around the city during the 200809 oc transpo strike. The front end of the oc transpo bus was severely damaged, images from. Funeral service held wednesday for bus driver killed in. Multiple casualties as oc transpo bus collides with via rail. Sep 19, 20 the widow of ottawa bus driver dave woodard says she is sure the accident wasnt his fault. The collision happened between a route 76 oc transpo alexander dennis enviro500 doubledecker bus identification number 8017 and via rail train 51 pulled by general electric p42 genesis locomotive number 915, headed for toronto, at 8. Sep 20, 20 warning gates were down for 25 seconds before oc transpo bus slammed into train, tsb says.
Dave woodard, 45, and five passengers on oc transpo route 76 bus were killed. Images posted to the transportation safety boards flickr page, seem to indicate the bus hit the side of the trains locomotive under the driver s cab, less than a metre from the nose. Sep 18, 20 dave woodard has been identified by cbc as the bus driver in the deadly ottawa train and bus collision that took place wednesday morning at 8. But the widow of fallen ottawa bus driver dave woodard is concise in her verbiage. Passengers say they yelled for the bus driver to stop before the. Ottawa bus crash driver had diabetes, common for transit job.
Oc transpo bus crash victims identified, victims identified in brutal collision between ottawa transit bus and train the six victims of the horrific accident between a train and an ottawa public transportation bus have been identified. Oc transpo buses pause for a moment of remembrance sep. The same tsb report observed that oc transpo bus drivers are provided with just one day of training on doubledecker buses. The bus driver involved in the fatal accident had a clean driving record over his 10 years with oc transpo, the transit authority in ottawa. Ottawa police are still confirming only 6 death in the o. Oct 02, 20 oc transpo driver dave woodard s funeral took place at the metropolitan bible church on wednesday, october 2, 20. Hospital test drives new emergency plan during ottawa race weekend 52014 by andrew duffy.