77-year-old bus driver Bruce Slater sentenced to 12 months in prison for fatal crash due to sleep apnea in Victoria, Australia.

Bruce Kenneth Slater, a 77-year-old bus driver, was sentenced to 12 months in prison after pleading guilty to dangerous driving charges linked to a fatal crash in May 2021 in Victoria, Australia. Slater fell asleep at the wheel, resulting in the death of 40-year-old Casey Spark and injuries to other passengers. His poorly managed sleep apnea contributed to the incident. Following his sentence, Slater's driver's license will be revoked for five years, and he must complete a two-year community corrections order.

September 02, 2024
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