Driver Charged in Crash That Killed 4-Year-Old Daughter of Tony-Winning Ruthie Ann Miles
One other child was killed when a driver ran a red light
Meriah Doty | May 3, 2018 @ 3:06 PM
Last Updated: May 3, 2018 @ 3:09 PM
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The person accused of killing the four-year-old daughter of Tony Award-winning actress Ruthie Ann Miles has been charged with manslaughter, USA Today reports.
Dorothy Bruns, 44, who is suspected of having had a seizure at the time of the collision, was arrested at her residence in Staten Island on Thursday. She is accused of driving into a Brooklyn crosswalk on March 5 and killing both the Broadway actress’ young daughter and a one-year-old boy. Charges against her include manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide and reckless driving, according to USA Today.
The New York Daily News was the first to report of the accident, which occurred when a driver ran a red light on Monday, fatally hitting the two children at a Brooklyn street corner. One of the kid’s strollers was dragged more than 350 feet.
Miles (who also goes by the last name Blumenstein), was with another woman, Lauren Lew, and her four-year-old daughter and Lew’s one-year-old son when the accident occurred at around 12:40 p.m on March 5.
Witnesses told the Daily News that Miles was pregnant and critically hurt, while Lew was also injured. The children were rushed to the hospital but died, while both mothers are now in stable condition.
According to the Daily News, the driver’s car was cited four times in the last two years for running red lights, and attempted to drive away, but crashed into several cars and was stopped by witnesses.
The driver was taken to a nearby hospital, and relatives told the Daily News that she suffered a seizure while driving.
Miles won the 2015 Tony Award for Best Featured Actress for her role in “The King and I.” She also starred in episodes of ‘The Americans” and “Elementary.” A spokesperson for Miles has not yet responded to TheWrap’s request for comment.
Many Broadway stars, including Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kristin Chenoweth and Audra McDonald took to Twitter to send messages of support. A GoFundMe campaign for Miles and her family has been set up.
Tony Nominations Biggest Snubs and Surprises, From 'SpongeBob' to Uma Thurman
"Mean Girls" and "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical" led this year's Tony Awards nominations with 12 each. Here are some of the biggest surprises and snubs among the categories.
SURPRISE: "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical"
A musical based on a Nickelodeon cartoon about aquatic life -- complete with a grab-bag score of hits by veteran pop musicians -- shocked everyone by tying with "Mean Girls" as the year's most-nominated show.
SNUB: "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical"
The jukebox compilation about the Queen of Disco earned just two nods, for two of the three actresses playing the star: LaChanze and Ariana DeBose.
SURPRISE: Amy Schumer, "Meteor Shower"
The comic actress earned strong reviews for her Broadway debut in Steve Martin's four-person comedy but Hollywood stars don't always make the cut -- especially in comedies and shows that have long since closed.
SNUB: Uma Thurman, "A Parisian Woman"
The movie star got mostly negative reviews for her Broadway review in Beau Willimon's political drama.
SURPRISE: "Latin History for Dummies"
John Leguizamo's one-man comedic tour of Latin history scored a surprise nod in the Best Play category -- over more traditional choices.
SNUB: Chris Evans, "Lobby Hero"
Marvel's big-screen Captain America won raves for his Broadway debut but was passed over by nominators in favor of co-stars Michael Cera and Brian Tyree Henry
SURPRISE: Taylor Louderman, "Mean Girls"
Lead mean girl Taylor Louderman was a surprise not just because she's competing with veterans like Jessie Mueller and LaChanze -- but because nominators mysteriously expanded the category to allow for six nominees instead of the usual five.
SNUB: Elizabeth McGovern, "Time and the Conways"
The "Downton Abbey" alum earned raves for her performance in this revival -- but the fact that it had a limited run last fall clearly worked against her.
SURPRISE: Steven Hoggett, Choreography, "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child"
It's rare that the choreography of a nonmusical gets any recognition -- but Hoggett's cape-twirling movement got deserved recognition.
SNUB: "Escape to Margaritaville"
The Jimmy Buffett jukebox musical has been struggling at the box office -- and its complete shut-out by Tony nominators isn't going to help matters.
SURPRISE: Brian Tyree Henry, "Lobby Hero"
The "Atlanta" star delivers a scene-stealing turn in the Kenneth Lonergan revival and beat out co-star Chris Evans for a nod.
SNUB: Keegan-Michael Key, "Meteor Shower"
The Emmy-winning comic actor has many scene-stealing moments in the Steve Martin comedy, but the fact that the show ended its limited run in January clearly worked against him.
SNUB: Michael Moore
Fox News fans can breathe easier -- the liberal firebrand's one-man show "Terms of My Surrender" got no love from Tony nominators.
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And “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” didn’t dominate as expected
"Mean Girls" and "SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical" led this year's Tony Awards nominations with 12 each. Here are some of the biggest surprises and snubs among the categories.
