13-year-old, 7-year-old among 5 killed in massive crash on I-95
Summary
Five people died and 44 were injured in a major crash involving a passenger bus and several vehicles on Interstate 95 in Stafford County, Virginia. The accident happened early on May 29, 2026, when a bus did not slow down and hit a Chevrolet Suburban, which then collided with other cars and caught fire.Key Facts
- The crash occurred around 2:35 a.m. on I-95 south in Stafford County, about 45 miles south of Washington, D.C.
- Five people were killed, including a 45-year-old man, a 44-year-old woman, a 13-year-old girl, and a 7-year-old boy from Massachusetts, plus a 25-year-old woman in the Suburban.
- Forty-four people were hospitalized, with three in critical condition.
- The bus, carrying about 34 passengers, was traveling from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina.
- The bus driver, Jing S. Dong, 48, was injured and is under investigation for his qualifications and training.
- Federal officials are reviewing the driver’s commercial license and training records.
- Virginia Department of Transportation closed all lanes on I-95 initially, causing big traffic jams, but all lanes have now reopened.
- Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy criticized the bus driver’s ability to drive safely, citing language and training concerns.
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