RENSSELAERVILLE, N.Y. — A 20-year-old man has been charged with reckless driving after crashing into a school bus in the Capital Region this week, with authorities discovering two packages labeled “radioactive material” inside his vehicle.
New York State Police responded to the crash on Route 145 between Fox Creek Road and Route 81 at 7:26 a.m. Monday in Rensselaerville.
According to News10, the investigation found that Curtis L. Williams, of Rensselaer, was driving at a high speed when he crossed into the northbound lane and struck a Middleburgh Central School District bus.
At the time, the bus carried a driver, an adult attendant, and five children. Williams’ car overturned after hitting the bus and struck a utility pole.
During the crash assessment, the Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Company reported finding two packages labeled “radioactive material” inside the vehicle. As a precaution, the children were moved to the firehouse while the New York State Police Hazmat team removed the materials. Williams told emergency crews he was unaware of the packages.
Williams and one child reported minor injuries, but no one required transportation to a hospital.
Williams faces charges including second-degree reckless endangerment, five counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and vehicle and traffic violations.
