What did Nauman Hussain do? Suspect found guilty in Schoharie limo crash that killed 20 people
Samuel Coleman
Published Dec 30, 2025
33-year-old Nauman Hussain was as of late found liable in association with a 2018 accident that occurred in upstate New York. Hussain was accused of homicide as 20 individuals were killed in the accident. The misfortune struck when a limo’s stopping mechanism fizzled, which drove the driver to collide with a SUV.
A sum of 20 individuals died in the horrendous accident, and the casualties incorporated a few loved ones who were hitting up a birthday celebration. Nauman Hussain was the administrator, and he at present has to deal with upwards of 15 years in prison. His condemning is booked for May 31.
The limo had a place with Distinction Limousine, which was worked by Nauman Hussain. The lethal accident killed 17 travelers who were gone to a birthday celebration, two walkers, and the driver. The accident has been viewed as quite possibly of the deadliest in the U over the most recent twenty years.
A few family members and relatives of the casualties were available in the court when the decision was declared. Cries could be heard after they trusted that somebody will take responsibility for the awful accident in Schoharie.
Nauman Hussain has been viewed as at fault for neglecting to lead customary checks of the vehicle, and it was affirmed that had the checks been directed, the state of the stopping mechanism could be seen, and the accident might have been kept away from.
The beyond couple of years have been a thrill ride for the casualties’ families. There were a few deferrals during the preliminary, because of Coronavirus too. A supplication bargain was likewise declared in 2021, which would save Nauman prison time.
In any case, the adjudicator dismissed the request bargain. Members of the jury heard from a few observers, including an ex-chief of the mechanics shop, and other people who saw the accident. Cushing talked about Nauman Hussain, and said:
“Nobody likes to see somebody’s life obliterated, and I would rather not feel as such. I’m surely happy he’s sentenced and I accept he’s getting a discipline that he merits, yet I revel in that.”
Senator Paul D. Tonko expressed that the decision against Hussain marks a fair consequence being given to the people in question, and their families. He further said:
Nauman’s dad Shahed Hussain possessed the Eminence Limousine and Escort Administration, and he was in Pakistan during the accident. It was additionally uncovered that the driver of the limo didn’t actually have the legitimate permit to work the vehicle that crashed. Extraordinary examiner Frederick Rench said:
Nauman Hussain supposedly agreed with investigators where assuming he confessed, he could be condemned to around five years’ probation. In any case, the arrangement was dismissed by State High Court Equity Peter Lynch.