Bus driver in deadly I-95 crash granted bond; second hearing set for Friday

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. — The bus driver accused of causing a deadly chain-reaction crash on Interstate 95 in Stafford County that killed five people has been granted bond on three of his five involuntary manslaughter charges — but he will not be released from jail yet.

A Stafford County Circuit Court judge granted bond Wednesday to Jing Sheng Dong, 48, of Staten Island, New York. However, Dong still faces a separate bond hearing in General District Court on the two remaining involuntary manslaughter charges, which is expected Friday.

Under the terms of his release, Dong must pay a $25,000 bond, remain on house arrest in Virginia, surrender his commercial driver’s license, his driver’s license and both his U.S. and Chinese passports. He is also prohibited from driving and from using drugs or alcohol…

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