JTA details violations that led to firing of driver in deadly weekend incident

Jacksonville, FL — The Jacksonville Transportation Authority says a driver who was fired following a deadly weekend incident in the Mayport Village area violated several policies.

WOKV first reported Monday the bus operator, who had been with JTA for 12 years, was fired for violating JTA Operator Work Rules.

JTA has provided more specific violations including that the driver failed to confirm the doors were closed before allowing the bus to move, as well as failure to be alert for any condition that may cause injury or damage.

The driver also failed to follow Standard Operating Procedure, and displayed conduct unbecoming a JTM Operator.

JSO is still investigating the circumstances surrounding Saturday’s incident that resulted in Jeanie Rozar’s death. Our news partner Action News Jax confirmed she died of injuries sustained after she became entangled in the bus and was hit by it.

JTA is not commenting on any specific details about the incident until JSO has completed its investigation.

JTA told Action News Jax that the model of bus involved in the incident is older and does not have sensors in the doors to alert the bus driver if something is stuck. JTA’s newer model buses do have those sensors.

A memorial was set up across from the bus stop where the incident happened.