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REPORT: School bus driver tested more than 3-times legal limit after alcohol-related crash

Posted at 9:42 PM, May 10, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-11 02:29:53-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Newly released court documents show a Clark County School District bus driver was more than 3-times the legal limit for alcohol when she crashed into the back of a vehicle near Desert Inn and Cabana on April 26.

Records show, Tasianna Caver, 28, was behind the wheel of the bus and headed to pick up children just after 3 p.m. when she hit the back of a vehicle.

Caver was able to articulately describe she was trying use the bus's radio while looking down when the collision occurred.

The investigating officer noted Caver did not slur her words, nor did he detect the odor of alcohol from her, only perfume.

Per Clark County School District policy, Caver was immediately taken for screening of drugs and alcohol.

The report notes Caver was given a breath test and blew at .248 at 5:13 p.m., and .233 at 5:30 p.m.

READ: Caver Arrest Report

The officer performed sobriety tests which Caver had "6 clues" during the screening.

Caver was arrested for misdemeanor DUI and is due back in court on June 26.

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