Woman charged in deadly Houston County bus crash

WARNER ROBINS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A woman is now facing charges in the death of 6-year-old Arlana Haynes.

She died after the Houston County bus she was on crashed at the end of January on Forest Hill Drive between McArthur Blvd and North Pleasant Hill Road.

29-year-old Shalita Jackson Harris turned herself in to police Thursday to face charges of Homicide by vehicle and reckless driving.

Police say Harris entered a left a curve too fast causing the bus to swerve off the road and roll over.

Haynes was thrown from the bus and later died from her injuries.

Harris is being held at the Houston County Detention Center in Perry.

41NBC reached out to the family’s attorney, Teddy Reese. He says the family is still grieving the loss but will continue to seek justice for their daughter, Arlana. They did not comment on today’s arrest.