MARTA bus driver charged after falling asleep at the wheel

A MARTA bus driver faces charges after falling asleep at the wheel, causing a crash in Dunwoody, Georgia, on September 7, 2026. On-board camera footage captured the moment the driver lost consciousness, causing the bus to cross several lanes and strike a tree on the opposite side of the roadway.

Three people were involved in the incident: the driver and two passengers. The passengers sustained injuries, while the driver was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The collision also caused damage to several parked vehicles after a tree fell on them.

Authorities have charged the driver with distracted driving and failure to maintain a lane. MARTA officials stated that the incident is ‘unacceptable’ and that the operator has been removed from service pending an exhaustive investigation. The driver’s attorney noted that sleep issues are a common factor in such accidents due to the repetitive nature of the profession.