LOS ANGELES (KNX) – California Highway Patrol arrested the driver of the Mercedes accused of causing Thursday’s deadly crash in Windsor Hills.
An official with CHP told KNX News the woman was arrested for vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence. She is still being hospitalized at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center for injuries she sustained in the collision.
The woman was identified as 37-year-old Nicole Linton, an official with CHP told KNX News. According to the Los Angeles Times, she's a nurse registered to practice in California and Texas.

NBC 4 reported that she is a travel nurse.
It's unclear at this time if the woman was under the influence at the time of the crash.
Footage of the collision showed a Mercedes speeding through a red light on La Brea Avenue at Slauson, colliding into multiple cars before flames erupted.
CHP Officer Franco Pepi said the Mercedes was traveling at least 50 miles per hour.
Six people were killed in the collision. Among the victims were an infant, a pregnant woman and her unborn child. At least eight people were injured.
People are praying and leaving candles & flowers near the scene of that horrific #CarCrash in the Windsor Hills area of #LosAngeles. A pregnant woman, her unborn child and an infant were among the 6 people who were killed. @knxnews pic.twitter.com/yjzIPqijzR
— Jon Baird (@KNXBaird) August 5, 2022
According to City News Service, a media report said almost the people who were hospitalized have been released.
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said a prosecutor has already been assigned to the case.
Statement from District Attorney George Gascón on the #WindsorHills crash on #LaBrea and #Slauson:
— George Gascón (@LADAOffice) August 5, 2022
"My heart goes out to the families that lost loved ones in the horrific car collision that occurred yesterday in Windsor Hills. This incredible tragedy has sent shockwaves...(1/3) pic.twitter.com/TIrnmHPz3n
City News Service and the Associated Press contributed to this article.
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