Prosecutors in Los Angeles have charged an SUV driver with murder following a fatal collision involving a city bus. According to authorities, the driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, ran a red light, and slammed into the LA city bus, resulting in the deaths of two riders.
The Thursday announcement details the criminal charges stemming from the crash, which preceded a subsequent news helicopter accident. The incident has drawn widespread attention due to the compounding tragedies associated with the initial collision.
The legal proceedings mark the official accountability phase for the driver whose alleged reckless and drug-impaired driving precipitated the multi-layered tragedy on the Los Angeles streets.
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