The Aporia · Haunting video catches evil glare from driver of SUV seconds after deadly LA Metro bus disaster that led to NBC helicopter crash

Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, was charged with two counts of second-degree murder, driving under the influence, and reckless driving after a deadly crash in Los Angeles that led to a subsequent NBC helicopter crash, killing three people. Witnesses captured video footage showing Rios appearing stunned moments after the collision. According to LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman, Rios was allegedly high on drugs during the time of the crash and had drugs in her vehicle at the scene.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-09-18, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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On Tuesday, an SUV driven by Bailee Lynn Rios crashed into an LA Metro bus near Chatsworth, killing two people on the bus. This crash was captured on video and occurred around 9:47 a.m. when Rios allegedly drove through a red light, hit another car, and then collided with the bus. The collision involved three vehicles and injured six others, including the driver of the SUV.

Following this incident, an NBC news helicopter that had been covering the crash also crashed nearby, leading to the deaths of the pilot George Marciniw and reporter Eliana Moreno, along with a pedestrian named Edy Gutierrez Mejia. Rios is facing multiple charges including two counts of second-degree murder for the bus victims Daniel Castillo (46) and Gage Weida (31), driving under the influence, and reckless driving.

Police discovered suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in Rios's vehicle post-crash, indicating she was likely high on drugs at the time. She is being held on a $4.1 million bond with a court appearance scheduled for Friday.

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New York Post

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“Both articles describe the exact same incident involving an SUV collision with a LA Metro bus, which led to a subsequent NBC helicopter crash. The details and timeline match.”

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The Independent

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“Both articles describe the same specific incident involving a driver crashing into an LA bus, leading to subsequent deaths including those from a NBC helicopter crash while covering the story.”

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ABC News (AU)

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“Both articles describe the exact same incident involving a car crashing into a bus, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries, followed by a news helicopter crash. They share details about the driver's arrest and charges.”

Accused bus crash killer had drugs in her car before wreck that led to deadly LA helicopter crash same event · 100%

New York Post

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“Both articles discuss the same specific incident involving Bailee Lynn Rios, a bus crash that led to a helicopter crash in Los Angeles, and her subsequent charges.”

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New York Post

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“Both articles describe the same specific incident involving Bailee Lynn Rios, who crashed into a Los Angeles Metro bus while allegedly under the influence of drugs, leading to two deaths and setting off events that resulted in further fatalities.”

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Toronto Star

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“Both articles describe the same specific incident involving Bailee Lynn Rios crashing her SUV into an LA bus under the influence of drugs, leading to a subsequent fatal helicopter crash while being covered by news helicopters.”

Woman behind the wheel of SUV that slammed into LA bus before NBC chopper crash was 'impaired by drugs' as prior convictions are revealed same event · 100%

Daily Mail

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“Both articles describe the same incident involving Bailee Lynn Rios crashing her SUV into a LA bus and subsequent charges, including drug impairment.”

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NBC News

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“Both articles describe the same specific bus crash in Los Angeles involving Bailee Lynn Rios, which led to a news helicopter crash and multiple fatalities.”

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ABC News (AU)

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“Both articles describe the same incident involving Bailee Lynn Rios, who caused a bus collision while under the influence of drugs and subsequently faced charges.”

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The Guardian

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“Both articles describe the same incident involving Bailee Lynn Rios being charged in connection with a deadly bus crash and subsequent helicopter crash in Los Angeles on the same date.”

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Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, looked stunned as witnesses approached her vehicle, asking if she was alright following the violent collision. asserted

she → look → collision

The crash caused a chain of events that eventually led to the horrific crash of NBC’s news helicopter, killing a reporter, her pilot and a pedestrian on the ground. asserted

that → cause → ground

Rios was charged with two counts of second-degree murder, driving under the influence and reckless driving Thursday for the crash. asserted

Rios → charge → crash

She was allegedly high on drugs at the time of the crash and had drugs in her car, according to Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman. uncertain

She → have → Hochman

Haunting video catches evil glare from driver of SUV seconds after deadly LA Metro bus disaster that led to NBC helicopter crash

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