Suspect in Carnival Crash Charged
WXYZ.com (Channel 7 in Detroit, ABC Affiliate)
May 24, 2006
By Takisha Roberson, web produced by Sarah Morgan
The man accused of plowing his van into a crowded carnival in Southfield
was charged with almost 30 felony counts, Wednesday morning.
34-year-old Timothy Buss faces life in prison for assault with intent to
murder, felonious assault for failing to stop his vehicle after an
accident and property charges.
Buss is accused of driving his minivan into a carnival outside the Alex
and Marie Manoogian Schools and injuring nine children and two adults on
Sunday.
Police said Buss was driving nearly 60 miles per hour at one point. He
was later arrested at his Troy home.
Buss appeared to be close to tears as the judge read the charges against
him. The judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf and gave him a
court appointed attorney.
Buss has a history of substance abuse and told the judge he had been
drinking earlier in the day, but alcohol has not been determined to be a
factor in the crash.
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