A driver was arrested on suspicion of rear-ending a school bus in the Coachella Valley on Thursday and then plowing his Cadillac into a group of children walking home, killing a 9-year-old girl and injuring three other youngsters.
Robert Hanson of Desert Hot Springs, 87, was booked late Thursday on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter and hit-and-run resulting in death, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department inmate information website.The crash occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Thursday near Desert Hot Springs, north of Palm Springs.
The Cadillac then drove around the bus, went onto the shoulder, hit a speed limit sign and struck four children, California Highway Patrol officials said.An 8-year-old boy suffering from major injuries and an 11-year-old girl with minor injuries were taken to the hospital, the Highway Patrol said, and a 12-year-old girl was treated at the scene for minor injuries.
He added: “We want our families and staff to know that we are here for them to provide any support they need now or in the coming days and weeks ahead.”
how sad
This is why people that old should consider if they are still able to drive.
Why don’t we have senior travel services? Old lady pulled in front of me on the hwy & she was going about 20 mph 😭if that
Hi everyone at LA times
I don't think anyone should be driving at 87.
sad
Just sad 😔 Prayers to the families 🙏🏻
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