Nauman Hussain, the son of the limousine company owner, has been convicted of 20 counts of manslaughter stemming from a tragic crash in upstate New York in 2018. The incident, which occurred in Schoharie, resulted in the deaths of 20 people, including the driver, 17 passengers, and two pedestrians. Hussain, identified by authorities as having a managerial role at Prestige Limousine Chauffeur Service, was found guilty for his role in hiring the driver involved, despite knowing the driver did not possess the required license for operating the vehicle.
The crash occurred when the modified limousine, a 2001 Ford Excursion, failed to stop at a stop sign, collided with an SUV, and subsequently plunged into a ravine. Investigations revealed significant mechanical and safety deficiencies in the limousine, which had failed inspection just weeks prior to the incident. According to reports from the National Transportation Safety Board, the crash was attributed to the company’s egregious disregard for safety protocols.
Throughout the trial, it was argued that Hussain had paid a company to address issues with the vehicle, but the work was not completed satisfactorily. Hussain’s defense intends to appeal the verdict following his sentencing, scheduled for May 31. The case has been a source of profound sadness and reflection for the families of the victims, many of whom hailed from the upstate New York community of Amsterdam, located near the crash site.
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