Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash Claim Another Victim as School Bus Driver Arrested in Brooklyn
A 62-year-old school bus driver, Wawa Aurelus, is facing serious charges after allegedly striking and killing an 11-year-old girl in a hit-and-run crash on Thursday afternoon in the Bath Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn. The incident occurred at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Bath Avenue, where police claim Aurelus failed to yield to pedestrian Amira Aminova, who was just steps from her home.
Eyewitnesses detail that Aurelus did not stop at the scene following the fatal collision, sparking a swift response from authorities. First responders rushed Aminova to Maimonides Hospital, where she tragically succumbed to her injuries.
Aurelus, of East Flatbush, has been charged with two counts of failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The NYPD took him into custody shortly after 3 p.m., the time the alleged hit-and-run occurred. He is set to appear before a judge in Brooklyn Criminal Court on Friday.
A lawyer's details for Aurelus are not currently available. A family's devastating loss has left many grappling with questions about accountability and responsibility behind the wheel. The investigation continues, as community members demand answers and justice for the young victim.
A 62-year-old school bus driver, Wawa Aurelus, is facing serious charges after allegedly striking and killing an 11-year-old girl in a hit-and-run crash on Thursday afternoon in the Bath Beach neighborhood of Brooklyn. The incident occurred at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Bath Avenue, where police claim Aurelus failed to yield to pedestrian Amira Aminova, who was just steps from her home.
Eyewitnesses detail that Aurelus did not stop at the scene following the fatal collision, sparking a swift response from authorities. First responders rushed Aminova to Maimonides Hospital, where she tragically succumbed to her injuries.
Aurelus, of East Flatbush, has been charged with two counts of failure to yield to a pedestrian and failure to exercise due care. The NYPD took him into custody shortly after 3 p.m., the time the alleged hit-and-run occurred. He is set to appear before a judge in Brooklyn Criminal Court on Friday.
A lawyer's details for Aurelus are not currently available. A family's devastating loss has left many grappling with questions about accountability and responsibility behind the wheel. The investigation continues, as community members demand answers and justice for the young victim.
... I mean, can you even imagine being a mom or dad and having to tell your kid that they're not going to make it home from school because of someone else's reckless driving? It's just not right. The fact that this driver didn't stop at the scene, even after hitting someone, is just unbelievable 
... like, what are you even thinking?! 
. It's all about accountability and making sure that drivers are held responsible for their actions on the road. We need more of these kinds of cases to raise awareness and make people think twice before getting behind the wheel 
... and maybe just keep a safe distance from pedestrians 
... like, who drives that fast on a school bus? But at the same time, 62 is pretty old to be driving a bus, you'd think they'd know better... I mean, I've seen older people with more gray hairs than Aurelus driving around just fine... and what's up with police taking him into custody like, immediately after the incident? Shouldn't they be questioning witnesses or something before arresting someone? 
Anyway, my heart goes out to Aminova's family, it's just so senseless when it happens like this... but we need answers too, you know?
I just can't believe what happened to that poor 11-year-old girl Amira 
Wawa Aurelus, 62 years old... that's like, ancient for a driver 
And not stopping at the scene? That's just awful. I'm all for people being held accountable, but can't we also focus on giving him some support too? Maybe there was more going on behind the scenes that led to this tragedy 
. My heart goes out to Amira's family and friends... 
... should we be harsher or give him some slack? 
), id probably freak out too, but still gotta face the consequences, you feel? 
... ppl r demanding answers & justice 4 Amira's fam, but what about wawa's family? dont they deserve some support 2? 
I remember when my own kids were in elementary school, we'd always make sure they looked both ways before crossing the street... times haven't changed much, but sometimes I think people forget that cars are big and fast, you know? 
The fact that she was so close to her home and still got hit by a bus is just heartbreaking. Poor kid... 
. It's imperative that we prioritize pedestrian safety and implement measures to prevent such incidents in the future 
. The NYPD's swift response is a good start, but there needs to be more comprehensive efforts to address this issue at the root level 
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wawa aurelus should've stopped ASAP, no questions asked, just a responsible human being... where was his common sense? 
how can we keep expecting people to be more accountable when it feels like no one's willing to take responsibility for their actions? 
, leavin' behind a family that needs answers ASAP. this whole situation just stinks... u gotta wonder if he was distracted or just plain ol' reckless behind the wheel 
. anywayz, hope justice is served for Amira & her fam 
it's just too much 
. As for me, I'm just glad the police were able to catch the driver ASAP 