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SUV driver charged with murder in Chatsworth Metro bus crash misses court hearing again
ABC7 Los Angeles • • nation
Key Points:
- Bailee Rios, charged with crashing into a Metro bus in Chatsworth resulting in two deaths and five injuries, missed her court appearance for the third time due to medical reasons, including treatment for a broken bone and withdrawal symptoms.
- Rios faces two counts of second-degree murder, DUI causing injury, and reckless driving, with a $4.1 million bail and potential life imprisonment if convicted.
- The crash occurred when Rios allegedly ran a red light at high speed, hitting the bus and ejecting two passengers, Daniel Castillo and Gage Weida, who died at the scene.
- Prosecutors stated Rios was under the influence of "hard drugs" during the crash, with narcotics found in her vehicle and system; a full chemical evaluation is underway.
- The incident coincided with a fatal NBC4 helicopter crash nearby hours later, which is under federal investigation; prosecutors will assess any connection to Rios once that probe concludes.
