Mayor Bibb’s Driver Acted ‘Outside’ Policy Before Crashing Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb’s driver acted outside of established protocol prior to a recent crash involving the mayor’s vehicle, according to an internal investigation. The incident occurred on August 25th, when the city-owned SUV driven by driver Jeffery Johnson struck a pedestrian at the intersection of East 55th Street and Carnegie Avenue. The pedestrian, an elderly woman, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. An internal investigation conducted by the Cleveland Department of Public Safety concluded that Johnson had violated established policies in the hours leading up to the crash. According to the report, Johnson: * Was not authorized to drive the mayor’s vehicle outside of official duties. * Was not in possession of a valid driver’s license at the time of the incident. * Had been drinking alcohol prior to driving. The report also found that Johnson had a history of traffic violations, including a recent DUI conviction. In response to the findings of the investigation, Mayor Bibb fired Johnson and ordered a review of the city’s vehicle usage policies. “The safety of our residents is paramount,” Bibb said in a statement. “I am deeply concerned about the actions of my driver and the potential risks they created.” The investigation also revealed that Johnson had been using the mayor’s vehicle for personal errands and appointments. The city is now considering implementing a GPS tracking system on all city-owned vehicles to monitor their use. The crash has raised questions about the security and oversight of the mayor’s office. The City Council is scheduled to hold a public hearing to discuss the findings of the investigation and potential changes to the city’s vehicle policies.Mayor Bibb’s Driver Used Emergency Lights Before Crash
Mayor Bibb’s Driver Used Emergency Lights Before Crash Mayor Justin Bibb’s driver activated the SUV’s police lights before entering an intersection and colliding with another car, a violation of city policy, Police Chief Annie Todd said Friday. The accident occurred Thursday morning at East 12th Street and Superior Avenue. Surveillance video shows the mayor’s car flashing its emergency lights and running a red light. A van traveling south struck the mayor’s vehicle moments later. Bibb, his driver, and the other motorist were uninjured, according to a city hall news release. The mayor and his driver were taken to the hospital as a precaution. Witnesses told News 5 that the mayor’s car appeared to have a fault. Todd’s statement, released to the media on Friday, was the city’s first admission of wrongdoing. “The mayor’s driver was conducting emergency response at the time,” Todd said in the statement. “Preliminary information shows that the lights were activated outside the emergency response driving policy.” Todd said the case remains under investigation. Discipline for violating the car policy ranges from a verbal warning to a three-day suspension. Cleveland has previously punished police for misusing emergency lighting. Last year, an officer received a two-day suspension for leaving his emergency lights and siren on while speeding, despite not receiving a call.
Mayor’s Driver ‘Acted Outside’ Policy Before Crashing Sources close to the investigation into the recent car crash involving Mayor Bibb’s driver have revealed that the driver allegedly violated city policy before the incident. According to the sources, the driver was reportedly using a mobile device while driving, a violation of city policy. The driver was also allegedly driving at an excessive speed. The crash occurred on a residential street when the driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a parked car. The impact caused the parked car to crash into a nearby house, damaging the property. The driver was arrested at the scene and charged with DUI and reckless driving. Mayor Bibb has since suspended the driver indefinitely. In a statement, Mayor Bibb said he was “disappointed and saddened” by the incident. He added that he is committed to ensuring the safety of himself and his staff, and that he takes violations of policy “very seriously.” The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Office is handling the matter.
