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Newington honors bus driver Peter Kornachuk after life‑saving stop; state citation presented
Summary
Peter Kornachuk, a 14‑year Newington school bus driver, received the Board of Education’s Everyday Hero award and a citation from the Connecticut General Assembly after using training and quick action to prevent a potential collision at a school bus stop.
The Newington Board of Education honored school bus driver Peter Kornachuk on April 23 after district officials said his quick action and adherence to safety procedures prevented a potential tragedy at a bus stop before last Christmas break.
Board members and state officials congratulated Kornachuk at the meeting. Dr. Bramlett introduced the award and described video footage showing a passing car failing to stop for the school bus while lights and a stop sign were deployed; Kornachuk sounded the horn and alerted a child and parent, and the board said that action kept them…
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