Driver arrested for reportedly causing deadly crash on George Washington Bridge

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Sunday, August 30, 2020
Authorities arrest driver for causing deadly crash on GWB
Authorities have arrested a driver who allegedly caused a deadly crash on the George Washington Bridge, because he was recklessly speeding.

FORT LEE, New Jersey (WABC) -- Authorities have arrested a driver who allegedly caused a deadly crash on the George Washington Bridge because he was recklessly speeding.

Charles Wilson, 45, of Fairview, New Jersey faces two counts of vehicular homicide.

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Prosecutors say his Corvette rear-ended an SUV on the bridge's lower level on Thursday morning, causing the SUV to strike a barrier and flip over.

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The 52-year-old SUV driver and his 47-year-old passenger, who were both from the Bronx, were killed.

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