Man charged for allegedly 'strangling' MTA bus driver after a crash in Brooklyn, officials say

A man has been charged with assaulting and allegedly strangling an MTA bus driver after a crash in Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood on Tuesday. The confrontation unfolded following a sideswipe accident involving a B26 bus and the suspect’s vehicle. Eyewitnesses indicated that the suspect, identified as Legall, aggressively entered the bus and attacked the 68-year-old driver by reaching through the Plexiglas barrier. MTA officials have condemned the attack, emphasizing the need for heightened safety measures to protect public transit workers. This event reflects a troubling trend of increasing violence against transit employees, raising alarms within the MTA community.

The driver was shaken by the incident but fortunately did not suffer serious injuries. Authorities have underscored the importance of holding violators accountable to ensure the safety of all transit staff. The situation has prompted discussions about the need for improved security protocols on public transportation.