Bailee Rios charged with 2nd degree murder, DUI, reckless driving in Metro bus crash in Chatsworth

Key Points:

• Bailee Rios, 36, has been charged with second-degree murder, driving under the influence of drugs causing injury, and reckless driving after her SUV collided with a Metro bus in Chatsworth, killing two and injuring five others; she faces up to life in prison with parole possibility if convicted.
• Rios allegedly drove the wrong way on De Soto Avenue, ran a red light at high speed, and struck the bus, which ejected two passengers; narcotics were found in her system and vehicle, though the specific drugs are still being analyzed.
• The victims were identified as Daniel Castillo, 46, who died on the bus, and Gage Weida, 31, who was thrown from the bus and died nearby; both families expressed grief and shared personal memories.
• A separate NBC4 helicopter crew covering the bus crash crashed nearby the same night, killing three people onboard and one on the ground; a federal investigation into the helicopter crash is ongoing and may impact related charges.
• A community vigil was held to honor all victims of both crashes, with local officials expressing condolences and working to provide support; authorities continue to seek information from the public regarding the bus collision.