Driver Bailee Rios Charged with Murder After SUV Hits Metro Bus, Killing Two

Bailee Rios has been charged with second-degree murder, driving while intoxicated and reckless driving after her SUV rammed a Los Angeles Metro bus in Chatsworth. The crash killed two passengers on the bus, prosecutors said. Police say Rios was under the influence at the time of the collision. A video recorded by an NBC4 news helicopter, now being examined by the National Transportation Safety Board, forms key evidence in the investigation. The incident occurred before a separate helicopter crash in the area, linking the two events in the ongoing probe. Los Angeles District Attorney’s office confirmed the charges and the influence allegation. The victims have been identified by local authorities, and the community mourns the loss. The case highlights safety concerns on busy Metro routes and the role of aerial footage in crash reconstruction.