Police: Saint Louis University Bus Driver Takes Off Intoxicated, Leaving Team Stranded
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Saint Louis University suffered a 70-55 loss to St. Bonaventure on Wednesday night, but it certainly wasn't their most surprising loss of the night.
Their 56-year-old female bus driver took off with their bus while intoxicated, according to New York State Police Trooper James O'Callaghan.
The basketball team was stuck stranded after the 15-point loss.
Just chilling in the Reilly Center while we try to find our missing bus. #SCNotTop10 pic.twitter.com/Au9LwpofO1
— Saint Louis Men's Basketball (@SaintLouisMBB) February 9, 2017
This is true. The bus driver left without the team and is on the loose. This is a first in 26 yrs of broadcasting. https://t.co/iZSY9mUfs1
— Earl Austin Jr. (@earlaustinjr) February 9, 2017
The driver was arrested on .22 percent blood alcohol content and is facing a charge of driving while intoxicated, police say.
Press release regarding the arrest of driver of SLU basketball team bus. pic.twitter.com/GgaA50j5UJ
— stu durando (@studurando) February 9, 2017