This is the terrifying moment a bus driver rams into a stream of traffic as he falls asleep behind the wheel . CCTV footage shows the 65-year-old motorist , who has not been named , slowly drifting off while he navigates a road in Oakland County , Michigan . After stirring he suddenly slams on the brakes , but it proves too late and he collides with a car in front . The driver 's side of the windscreen immediately shatters and falls through . In a bid to avoid further damage , the driver is seen steering the bus into the hard shoulder . A loud scraping noise can be heard as the vehicle drags a trail of debris along . A number of other vehicles are bumped and scratched as the bus goes by . After the driver manages to stop , a woman who was sat in the middle of the coach , exits out of the front door . There were apparently no other passengers on board . Caught on camera : This is the terrifying moment a bus driver rams into a stream of traffic as he falls asleep behind the wheel . Cruise control : CCTV footage shows the 65-year-old motorist , who has not been named , slowly drifting off while he navigates a road in Oakland County , Michigan . Safety glass : After stirring he suddenly slams on the brakes , but it proves too late and he collides with a car in front - The driver 's side of the windscreen immediately shatters and falls through . Trail of destruction : A number of other vehicles are bumped and scratched as the bus goes by . Authorities quizzed the driver about the incident on the spot . He plainly stated that he dozed off and tried to brake . While no one on the bus was hurt , two motorists were reportedly taken to hospital non-life-threatening injuries . The accident took place on October 21 2014 around 6pm but police have only just released details around the event . The driver , who had been employed by the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation ( SMART ) for more than a decade , tested negative for alcohol . According to Local 4 News , he is expected to appear in court on Wednesday . Lucky escape : After the driver manages to stop , a woman who was sat in the middle of the coach ( seen above ) , exits out of the front door . Longtime employee : The driver , who had been employed by the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation ( SMART ) for more than a decade , tested negative for alcohol . Facing penalty : According to Local 4 News , he is expected to appear in court on Wednesday .
CCTV footage shows the 65-year - old motorist drifting off while he navigates a coach in Oakland County , Michigan . After stirring he suddenly slams on the brakes , but it proves too late and he collides with a car in front . After the driver manages to stop , a woman who was sat in the middle of the coach , jumps out of the front door . While no passenger on the bus was hurt two motorists were reportedly treated to hospital non - life - threatening injuries .