Ramon Ferriero, bus bus driver, crashed near the Miami International Airport of Miami, Florida on Saturday morning, killing two and injuring 30, news sources indicate. Serafin Castillo, 86, of Miami was pronounced dead at the scene; Fancisco Urana, 56, of Miami was taken to a nearby hospital, where he died due to his injuries. Fourteen other passengers had to be hospitalized, and two remain in critical condition. So far, the accident is being attributed with human error. An investigation into the crash is ongoing; no charges have yet been pressed, though only time will tell whether any of the injured parties or the loved ones of the deceased parties will choose to file a lawsuit against Ferriero or the company that operated the bus.
Reports say the 32 persons aboard the bus were members of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Sweetwater, Florid and were traveling to a religious convention in West Palm Beach. "This is a tragic accident that has affected many families, as well as our Sweetwater family," a spokesperson from the organization said following the crash. "I am pursuing all avenues to get in touch with the appropriate persons to officially extend our help to the congregation and those who were hurt."
It remained unclear whether the crash injured the Ferriero. According to reports, the bus was owned independently and often used to take people on tours throughout the area. However, the bus apparently had "Miami Bus Service Corp" written on its side. Reports also say that the bus had never been involved in a traffic violation before the incident, and that it had been in operation for nearly two years.
The fatal accident occurred around 7:30 on Saturday morning. At some point, the bus driver attempted to maneuver under an overpass meant for vehicles less than eight and half feet tall. There is a sign posted above the overpass that reads "High Vehicle STOP Turn Left," among other warning signs, sources say. Ferriero, who thus far has remained publicly mum on the accident, presumably did not notice the signs.