that one of the passengers had refused to drive the van after complaining of the condition of one of the tires. Investigators say there was no debris in the roadway that could've caused the tire to blow out.Safety of passenger vans brought into question after Thruway crashPolice: Tire blowout to blame for fatal Thruway accidentBronx church members mourn those lost in Thruway crash6 dead, 8 injured after church van crashes on NYS Thruway