The driver who slammed into an LA bus is charged with murder : NPR

Key Points:

• Bailee Lynn Rios, driving under the influence, swerved into the wrong lane, ran a red light, and crashed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two passengers; she faces two counts of second-degree murder and is held on $4.1 million bail.
• The bus crash was followed by a fatal helicopter crash involving a news crew covering the incident, killing the pilot, reporter, and a man on the ground, with the helicopter catching fire and causing further destruction.
• Surveillance footage and cockpit audio from the helicopter suggest a possible engine failure, with investigators considering the last broadcast video as crucial evidence in determining the cause of the crash.
• Victims of the bus crash, including Daniel Castillo, were remembered by family and community members during a candlelight vigil, highlighting the personal impact of the tragedy.
• The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating both the bus collision and the helicopter crash, with aviation experts noting the rarity but serious consequences of news helicopter accidents in the U.S.