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LA woman charged with murder over bus crash that preceded deadly helicopter plunge

LA woman charged with murder over bus crash that preceded deadly helicopter plunge

Summary

A woman in California is charged with murder after she drove her SUV the wrong way, ran a red light, and hit a Los Angeles metro bus, killing two people. Shortly after, a news helicopter covering the crash fell from the sky, killing the pilot, reporter, and a pedestrian on the ground.

Key Facts

  • Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, is charged with two counts of murder for the deaths of two bus passengers.
  • The bus passengers killed were Daniel Castillo, 46, and Gage Weida, 31.
  • The helicopter crash killed pilot George Marciniw, reporter Eliana Moreno, and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia, 29.
  • The helicopter was providing live news coverage of the bus crash when it lost altitude and crashed.
  • Investigators are studying cockpit video that recorded an alarm and warning sounds just before the helicopter crashed.
  • The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation into both the helicopter crash and the bus collision.
  • The bus crash victims’ families are seeking support to cover funeral expenses and grieving the losses.
  • A vigil was planned to honor the victims of both tragedies.
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