Bus Driver Faces Charges in Infant’s Death
Authorities say a bus driver in northern New Jersey was talking on his cellphone when he crashed, triggering a chain reaction accident that killed an 8-month-old girl.The Hudson County Sheriff's office says 48-year-old Idowu Daramola of New York was charged with death by auto, reckless driving and using a cellphone while operating a vehicle.
The accident happened Tuesday in West New York. Authorities say the bus struck a lamppost, which fell onto a stroller. The bus then hit a tree, another lamppost and a parked car, which struck three other parked vehicles.
Eight-month-old Angela Paredes was killed. Seven other people were sent to hospitals.
On Wednesday morning, lit candles, teddy bears and flowers were placed at a makeshift memorial as utility crews worked to reinstall the light pole.
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