Driver in Växjö-Alvesta Bus Crash Cleared of Alcohol Influence Amid Ongoing Investigation

The investigation into the tragic bus accident on route 25 between Växjö and Alvesta continues, with recent developments clarifying the driver's condition and background. The double-decker bus overturned on Monday, resulting in the death of a young man and injuries to 46 other passengers. The driver, a man in his 60s, was detained on suspicion of causing another's death, bodily harm, and reckless driving but was released Thursday after interrogation and investigative measures because prosecutors found no grounds to remand him.

Though the driver has a documented history of serious traffic offenses including aggravated drunk driving in 2024—when he was found with a blood alcohol level of 1.07 and subsequently restricted to vehicles with alcohol locks until May 2026—official findings confirm that he was not under the influence at the time of the crash. Prosecutor Tommy Sköld emphasized to the press that tests showed no alcohol involvement in the accident, and though suspicion remains, the charges regarding the crash stand.

Connect Bus, the driver’s employer, acknowledged awareness of his past violations but highlighted their ongoing cooperation with police to clarify the sequence of events. Operations manager Andreas Ehrenborg expressed condolences to the deceased's family and all affected by the incident.

Surveillance footage from the bus indicated the vehicle did not hit barriers but showed movements between lanes—details still under scrutiny. The driver maintains his innocence regarding the charges, and the prosecutor described having a picture of the event sequence but not the definitive cause. The investigation is expected to take several months before any prosecution decision.