Jefferson County school bus driver accused of drinking before afternoon routes
Summary
Car Crash Herculaneum Alabama in Herculaneum, Alabama: A Jefferson County school bus driver, Dawna L. Brennan, was accused of drinking beer before starting her afternoon bus route on February 6, 2026. According to charging documents, officers were called to assist with an apparent impaired driver, and surveillance video from the Herculaneum Parks and Recreation Department allegedly showed her stopping at the Kade's Playground parking lot and drinking a bottle of Coors Light before driving. She reportedly admitted to drinking half a bottle of Coors Light before driving the bus, which was transporting 37 students under age 17. She faces 37 charges of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of DWI.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Dawna L. Brennan | Unknown | Unknown |
Original reporting
Jefferson County school bus driver accused of drinking before afternoon routes