By Associated Press - Wednesday, December 21, 2016

EDGARD, La. (AP) - Trial is scheduled March 14 for the driver of a bus that killed three people and injured dozens when it plowed into a firetruck and cars on Interstate 10 in August.

However, NOLA.com ’ The Times-Picayune reports (https://bit.ly/2hU3baW ) that date could change, since earlier hearings are scheduled in the case against Denis Yasmir Amaya-Rodriguez, and March 13 is set aside in case of a plea agreement.

St. John the Baptist Parish court records show the Honduran has pleaded not guilty to three counts of negligent homicide.

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Authorities have said Amaya-Rodriguez is in the country illegally and does not have a driver’s license.

His bond is $1.75 million.

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Information from: The Times-Picayune, https://www.nola.com

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