It’s a tragedy all around.”[Mayor of Alaska and her mother killed crossing Pennsylvania Avenue]Monica Adams Carlson, 61, of Skagway, Alaska, after she won election to become mayor. Authorities said lighting was good at the intersection and the bus was in proper working order, with headlights on. James told police he did not see Carlson and Adams, and stopped after he heard the impact. Police investigate the scene of the fatal tour bus crash at Seventh Street and Pennsylvania Avenue in Northwest Washington. Representatives for the bus operator, Maryland-based Eyre Bus, Tour & Travel, did not respond to interview requests Thursday.

Source: Washington Post December 27, 2018 14:45 UTC