# Chatsworth Metro bus crash legal proceedings

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chatsworth-metro-bus-crash-legal-proceedings
> Updated: 2026-09-24T13:26:15.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 3.

Bailee Lynn Rios, 36, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree murder, driving under the influence, and reckless driving following a fatal collision in Chatsworth, Los Angeles. Prosecutors allege that Rios was driving a gray 2004 Ford Expedition at high speed while impaired by drugs when she ran a red light and drove the wrong way down De Soto Avenue, striking a Metro Line 166 bus. The collision killed passengers Daniel Castillo, 46, and Gage Weida, 31, and injured five others.

Authorities reported that suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were recovered from Rios’ vehicle. District Attorney Nathan Hochman described the incident as a ‘preventable tragedy.’

Legal proceedings at the San Fernando Superior Court faced multiple delays due to Rios’ ongoing medical conditions resulting from the crash. During a recent court appearance, Rios was transported to the courthouse on a hospital gurney but was unable to enter the courtroom. Rios remains held on approximately $4.1 million bail and faces a maximum penalty of life in prison if convicted.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Bailee Rios pleads not guilty to murder in fatal Metro bus crash

Bailee Lynn Rios pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges following a fatal September 15 Metro bus crash in Chatsworth, Los Angeles, allegedly caused by driving under the influence.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bailee-rios-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-in-fatal-metro-bus-crash

### 2026-09-21: Bailee Rios arraignment delayed in fatal Chatsworth Metro bus crash

Bailee Rios' arraignment for the fatal Chatsworth Metro bus crash has been delayed for a third time due to medical issues. She faces second-degree murder charges and remains held on $4.1 million bail.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bailee-rios-arraignment-delayed-in-fatal-chatsworth-metro-bus-crash

### 2026-09-17: Bailee Rios charged with murder in fatal Los Angeles bus crash

Bailee Lynn Rios faces murder charges after her drug-impaired SUV struck a Los Angeles Metro bus, killing two people. The incident was followed by a fatal news helicopter crash that killed three others.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chatsworth-bus-crash-suspect-faces-murder-charges

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