# He killed 10 of our loved ones while driving on an opioid painkiller. This is why we’e forgiving him and not holding onto anymore anger

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/he-killed-10-of-our-loved-ones-while-driving-on-an-opioid-painkiller-this-is-why-wee-forgiving-him-and-not-holding-onto-anymore-anger/
- Published: 2026-10-22T00:17:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-22T00:28:46+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16227941/hunter-valley-bus-crash-survivor-forgives-brett-button.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Americas, World

## Key points

- A crash survivor says she has forgiven the driver.
- Ten people died and 25 were injured.
- Families are calling for industry reform and an inquiry.

## Summary

A survivor of the 2023 Hunter Valley bus crash has said she has forgiven driver Brett Button, who was under the influence of an opioid painkiller when the bus overturned. Sharyn Junkeer said holding on to anger hindered her recovery, and that her faith and marriage helped her and her husband through the aftermath.

The crash killed 10 wedding guests and injured 25 others. Button pleaded guilty to 10 counts of dangerous driving causing death and other charges, and was sentenced to 32 years in prison. Survivors and bereaved relatives say they want wider bus industry reform and a coronial inquiry into the crash.

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