A Granada Hills man who was the lone survivor of a fatal Rowher Flats crash has been charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter while intoxicated on top of his previous DUI charge, District Attorney officials said Thursday.
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Ian Pike, 26, appeared was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday but was unable to appear due to the injuries he sustained in the crash, officials said.
Pike was arrested Sunday and paid a $100,000 bond, said Ricardo Sandoval, District Attorney Spokesman.
Pike is scheduled for arraignment on Jan. 26.
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Jacqueline Cork, 25, of Redlands, died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
California Highway Patrol officers suspect alcohol was a factor, according to a CHP report.
Pike was arrested on a DUI charge Jan. 18 by CHP officials, according to Sheriff’s Department arrest records.
CHP officials could not confirm additional charges Wednesday afternoon, but the crash is still under investigation.
Pike reportedly was driving a 1996 Jeep Cherokee with Cork. They were headed up a steep hill when Pike lost control of the vehicle and it tumbled backwards down the hill, officials stated.
The vehicle was found 1,500 feet below at the bottom of the ravine.
Five days after the crash, officials utilized the help of Timberline Helicopters to assist with the recovery of the vehicle.
The crew had to use a K-Max helicopter and an external load-sling to recover the vehicle from the ravine.
CHP investigators are still working with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office to investigate the collision.
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