NORTH AUGUSTA, SOUTH CAROLINA — A South Carolina school bus driver has been arrested and charged with DUI and child endangerment after allegedly operating a school bus full of elementary students while impaired, according to WBTV 3.
Authorities say 62-year-old Janice Waldorf was pulled over on September 25 in North Augusta after officers observed her swerving across lanes while transporting 51 Merriwether Elementary School students who were returning from a class field trip.
Driver Allegedly Impaired Behind the Wheel
Law enforcement reports state that Waldorf appeared disoriented during the stop and told officers she was “just tired.” She denied drinking alcohol but mentioned she suffered from medical conditions that occasionally affected her energy levels.
However, field sobriety tests showed clear signs of impairment, leading officers to suspect Waldorf was under the influence of a substance other than alcohol…