The Deadliest Bus Accidents Ever

The Yuba City Bus disaster is one of the most tragic imaginable. On May 21, 1976, the Yuba City High School sent 52 people from their choir program on a charter bus to a singing program atMiramonte High in Orinda, California.

The Yuba City Bus disaster is one of the most tragic imaginable. On May 21, 1976, the Yuba City High School sent 52 people from their choir program on a charter bus to a singing program at Miramonte High in Orinda, California.

It seemed what happened was that the driver confused a brake warning light with an oil pressure light. The driver started to exit the highway, but as he attempted to negotiate the turn on the elevated ramp, the brakes gave out and the bus slammed through a guard rail. It dropped off the ramp and flipped onto its roof. A total of 29 people were killed: 28 students and the choir director's wife.

One direct result of the disaster was that it led to more stringent requirements for bus drivers, since it was held that the bus driver in the accident, Evan Prothero, was too inexperienced. In addition, the dangerous highway exit was improved. As for the driver, he was investigated for potential vehicular manslaughter charges, but it was determined there was insufficient evidence to formally charge him. Multiple memorials for the Yuba City Bus Disaster were established and services are held yearly.

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