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Driver arrested in bus collision that happened before deadly news helicopter crash in LA
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Ashley Duong, Hallie Golden, Dave Collins | The Associated Press , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· September 16, 2026
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Key points The arrested driver, Bailee Lynn Rios, is 36 years old and from Simi Valley. She is being held in jail with bail set at $4 million.
A motorist has been arrested on murder charges after a collision between an SUV and a city bus. The crash resulted in at least two deaths and six injuries. The arrested driver, Bailee Lynn Rios, is 36 years old and from Simi Valley. She is being held in jail with bail set at $4 million. The case will be forwarded to the district attorney's office to determine the next steps.
The collision was followed by a second deadly incident, a TV news helicopter crash. Further details about the events are available from the source.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, with police and the city's metro authority involved.
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Category: safety Published: September 16, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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