Just The Tip-Sters: True Crime Podcast

100. Sounds Like Tragedy On The Interstate - The Carrollton Bus Crash


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It's the 100th episode of "Just The Tip-Sters" - and Melissa marks the occasion with a tragic story from her home state of Kentucky - in honor of those who perished and in celebration of the positive strides, both culturally and in the law, that sprang forth after that terrible day.  On May 14, 1988, a converted school bus carrying 63 (mostly) young teenagers and four adults (including the bus driver) left the Assembly of God church in Radcliff, Kentucky to spend the day at the King's Island amusement park in Ohio.  That night, on the way home, just south of the town of Carrollton Kentucky, the bus was hit head-on by a drunk driver in a pickup truck at a high rate of speed.  The impact damaged the bus' front door (making it impossible to open) and ripped open the gas tank, igniting a fire that consumed the bus and its passengers in a matter of seconds.  In all, 24 of the teenagers and three of the adults perished.  Of the survivors, many were left with life-altering injuries.   To this day, the Carrollton Bus Crash remains the deadliest drunk driving incident in U.S. history.  Yet despite the horror of the incident, much good came of it, including the ascendance of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, new state and federal safety standards - and not one, but two incredible love stories.  Join Melissa as she recalls this emotional tale of life, death and, ultimately, hope.  SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR - KLEANSPA BATH & BODY - Get 15% off your total order by entering Promo Code TIPSTERS at checkout.  Go to www.kleanspa.com today and prepare to smell delicious!

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