The individual alleged to have caused a bus crash on a Florida highway resulting in at least eight fatalities and dozens injured has been apprehended. Bryan Maclean Howard is accused of driving under the influence during the incident. Authorities have reported that prior to the accident, his vehicle collided with the bus, leading to its derailment from the road.

Following his arrest, Howard disclosed to the Florida Highway Patrol that he had consumed marijuana oil the previous evening. He also admitted to being involved in another accident just days earlier. On the morning of the crash, Howard was on his way to a clinic in Ocala, Florida for treatment related to a back injury.

Officers noted Howard’s bloodshot and watery eyes, as well as a noticeable slur in his speech at the time of the interview. A subsequent breath test revealed a blood alcohol level of 0.000%. Howard is currently being held without bond, with his next court appearance scheduled for June.

In the wake of the tragic bus crash near Dunnellon, Florida, investigations into the underlying circumstances are ongoing. This incident underscores the dangers of impaired driving, prompting renewed calls for rigorous enforcement of driving under the influence laws.