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Image of Ian James Pike in his hospital bed; Pike posted the photo to his Facebook page and called it the “gnarliest bruise I’ve ever had.”
Image of Ian James Pike in his hospital bed; Pike posted the photo to his Facebook page and called it the “gnarliest bruise I’ve ever had.”

Rowher Flats Driver Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

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.

CHP officers arrested a Granada Hills man Sunday after a fatal Rowher Flats crash killed a passenger on Jan. 10. Photo courtesy of CHP.

CHP officers arrested a Granada Hills man Sunday after a fatal Rowher Flats crash killed a passenger on Jan. 10. Photo courtesy of CHP. 

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.

Victim Jacqueline “Jackie” Cork, whom Pike identifies on his Facebook page as his girlfriend.

Victim Jacqueline “Jackie” Cork, whom Pike identifies on his Facebook page as his girlfriend.

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.

Photo of Pike’s vehicle prior to the crash; posted to his Facebook page.

Photo of Pike’s vehicle prior to the crash; posted to his Facebook page.

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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Rowher Flats Driver Charged With Involuntary Manslaughter

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