Nicole Linton Murder Trial Begins in California: Jury Sees Graphic 130-MPH Windsor Hills Crash Video
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The murder trial of Nicole Linton, the nurse accused in the deadly 2022 Windsor Hills crash that killed six people, is officially underway in Los Angeles, and it's already a gut punch. Jurors were shown what reporters in the courtroom are calling "horrific" video of the collision, with early accounts saying the footage captured Linton's car barreling through the intersection at 130 mph before erupting in flames.
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Court was rocked by graphic details right out of the gate, according to reports from ABC7 Los Angeles and KTLA. Six people died in that fiery South L.A. crash, and the footage shown to the jury is apparently as devastating as witnesses who were at the scene have long described. This is the moment the case moves from headlines into a courtroom reckoning.
This story is developing. Details may change as testimony continues.
What's the Charge?
Linton is charged with murder in connection with the August 2022 crash at La Brea Avenue and Slauson Avenue in Windsor Hills. Prosecutors allege Linton was driving recklessly at triple-digit speeds when the car tore through a red light and slammed into other vehicles. Six people were killed. The trial getting to this point has taken years, and now a jury is finally hearing the case firsthand.
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What Happened in Court
Jurors sat through the video evidence as the trial opened this week, with reporters inside the courtroom describing the footage as shocking even by the standards of a murder case. The Los Angeles Times, ABC7, and KTLA are all covering the proceedings live. Beyond the video, specific witness testimony and opening arguments are still being reported out, so the full picture of what was presented day one is still coming together.
Why This Case Matters to L.A.
The Windsor Hills crash shook the whole region when it happened. Bystander video went viral almost immediately, and the loss of six lives at a busy South L.A. intersection made it one of the most horrifying traffic incidents the city has seen in years. Now, with the trial in full swing and that footage playing for a jury, expect search interest in Linton's name to stay high. We'll be updating as the proceedings continue.