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Long Island Bus Driver Charged With DWI, Leaving Scene Of 2 Accidents

CALVERTON, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) -- A Long Island bus driver is facing felony charges for allegedly driving drunk and leaving the scene of two accidents while taking kids home from Scout camp.

Prosecutors say 61-year-old Diane Juergens' blood alcohol level was .30 following her arrest on July 13.

They say Juergens first struck a stone pillar trying to make a U-turn after leaving the Baiting Hollow Scout Camp, then hit a car on Sound Avenue.

Ten children and a camp counselor on board the bus were not injured.

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