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crime-and-court1 month ago•2 min saved

Injured suspect pleads not guilty in Chatsworth crash that killed five

Bailee Rios, 36, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and DUI charges on September 24 for a September 15 collision in Chatsworth that killed two bus passengers. The incident triggered a chain of events leading to a news helicopter crash that killed three more people. Rios, who was injured in the crash, was wheeled into court on a gurney and remains jailed on $4.1 million bail. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 2.

via New York Post|

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crime-and-courts1 month ago•1 min saved

Chatsworth crash suspect pleads not guilty to murder charges after delayed court appearance

Bailee Rios, 36, pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and DUI charges on Sept. 24 for a Sept. 15 crash in Chatsworth that killed two bus passengers. Rios, who faces a potential life sentence, was wheeled into court on a gurney due to injuries and remains jailed on $4.1 million bail. The crash preceded a fatal news helicopter collision that killed three more people, creating a dual tragedy in the San Fernando Valley.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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local-news1 month ago•3 min saved

Fiancé of Chatsworth crash victim Eliana Moreno breaks silence, recalls Tennessee plans

One week after the Chatsworth helicopter crash, Eliana Moreno’s fiancé Robert Barrientos publicly mourned her, revealing plans to retire in Tennessee. The crash, which killed Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and pedestrian Edy Gutierrez Mejia, occurred while covering a fatal bus collision caused by driver Bailee Lynn Rios. Rios missed her third court appearance due to medical issues, while NTSB investigators analyze video evidence of the helicopter’s descent.

via New York Post|

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crime-and-courts1 month ago•4 min saved

Chatsworth crash suspect misses third court hearing as medical examiner confirms helicopter reporter’s cause of death

Bailee Rios, charged with murder for a Chatsworth bus crash that killed two, missed her third court appearance due to medical issues. Meanwhile, the coroner confirmed Eliana Moreno, an NBC4 reporter killed in a subsequent helicopter crash, died from blunt force trauma. Rios faces life in prison if convicted, while the NTSB continues investigating the helicopter crash that killed three more people.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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crime-and-courts1 month ago•5 min saved

Chatsworth Crash Suspect Faces Life Sentence After History of Drug Diversion

Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, faces two counts of second-degree murder for a fatal collision with a Metro bus in Chatsworth that killed two passengers. Prosecutors argue her impaired, high-speed driving demonstrated implied malice. Records show Rios has a long history of drug arrests but avoided jail time through diversion programs, a pattern critics link to Proposition 47. A separate news helicopter crash at the scene killed three more people, though Rios is not charged in that incident.

via Los Angeles Times|

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crime-and-safety1 month ago•1 min saved

Chatsworth crash: DA confirms suspect was on drugs; NTSB analyzes final seconds of helicopter video

Bailee Lynn Rios faces murder charges for a fatal bus crash in Chatsworth that killed two passengers, an incident that was compounded by a nearby news helicopter crash killing three more. Prosecutors confirmed Rios was under the influence of drugs and speeding, while federal investigators analyze video from the helicopter's final moments to determine the cause of its fall.

via The Guardian|

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crime-and-justice1 month ago•2 min saved

Chatsworth Crash Suspect Charged with Murder as Helicopter Investigation Continues

Bailee Rios, 36, has been charged with second-degree murder for a Tuesday crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, that killed two bus passengers. She is accused of driving a 2004 Ford Expedition the wrong way, running a red light, and striking a Metro bus while allegedly under the influence of drugs. The incident occurred just before a news helicopter crashed nearby, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and a pedestrian. While Rios faces potential life imprisonment, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the helicopter failure, which experts suggest may have involved a mechanical issue at low altitude.

via NBC News|

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local-news1 month ago•3 min saved

Suspect in Chatsworth bus crash misses court; experts analyze helicopter crash audio

Bailee Rios, the suspect in the fatal Chatsworth Metro bus crash, missed a scheduled court appearance due to a medical issue and is expected to appear Friday. Meanwhile, aviation experts analyzing the NBC4 helicopter crash that killed three people nearby suggest a mechanical failure occurred during a low-altitude hover, a maneuver experts describe as particularly dangerous for single-engine aircraft.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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crime-and-public-safety1 month ago

Chatsworth Metro Crash: Wrong-Way SUV Driver Arrested on Murder Suspicion

A 36-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after her SUV crashed into a Metro bus in Chatsworth, killing two people and injuring six others. The driver, identified as Bailee Lynn Rios, was traveling the wrong way and ran a red light before colliding with the bus. The incident occurred on September 15, 2026, near Nordhoff Street and De Soto Avenue. Authorities suspect reckless driving and possible DUI. The two victims, Daniel Castillo and Gage Weida, were pronounced dead at the scene. Rios is held on a $4 million bond while prosecutors review the case. The crash was part of a tragic day in the San Fernando Valley, which also saw a separate helicopter crash nearby.

via New York Post|

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local-news1 month ago•1 min saved

Chatsworth Tragedy: SUV Murder Arrest and News Helicopter Crash Kill Six in San Fernando Valley

A violent collision between a wrong-way SUV and a Metro bus in Chatsworth killed two and injured six, leading to the murder arrest of driver Bailee Lynn Rios. Hours later, an NBC4 news helicopter covering the crash fell, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and a pedestrian, bringing the total death toll to six.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

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NTSB prioritizes audio evidence in probe of Chatsworth news helicopter crash

A news helicopter operated by Angel City Air for NBC Los Angeles crashed in Chatsworth on Tuesday, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and a pedestrian. The National Transportation Safety Board is prioritizing audio recordings from the live broadcast as key evidence to determine the cause, while the FAA and local authorities investigate the incident that occurred near a separate fatal bus collision.

via NBC News|

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crime-and-justice1 month ago•2 min saved

SUV Driver Arrested on Murder Charges After Fatal Chatsworth Bus Collision

Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, was arrested on suspicion of murder after her SUV struck a Metro bus in Chatsworth, killing two people. The crash, which involved wrong-way driving and a red light violation, occurred just hours before a separate fatal helicopter crash in the same area.

via NBC Los Angeles|

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