Accidental and not related to terrorism. So tough to see, knowing we have so many tourist landmarks here that are poplar across the nation. You can see on your screen, not a portions of times square are still closed at this hour as Police Continue to collect estigace and make sure that this is not a diversion in anticipation of something else. Ged Investigative Team with our sister station new york has rightered many more details, and the leading theory from police s oat this was a drunk or drugged driving incident. Rivingiver undergoing tests right now as we speak, and we mentioned his history. We know two dwis on his record including one in which he was driving 99 Miles Per Hour in a of oure per hour zone. Mayor de blasio says it was a tough day for new york city, but is 2sve tremendous faith in the work of our first responders. Thanks for joining us. The times square crash tops our i ional news this midday hour, but we also have local headlines. Good to have you with us. Im sam broc
A special counsel has been appointed. A familiar face in washington and the bay area. Robert mueller will play a Critical Role in exonerating the president or otherwise. Hes the former director of the fbi and used to be the u. S. Attorney in San Francisco. Here with the reaction. Reporter when word got out Robert Mueller is taking over the investigation, its been getting thumbs up across the political spectrum. Thats because people say he has earned himself a reputation as a no nonsense prosecutor and manager. People were not shy about their praise. Couldnt find anybody that has better qualifications by temperament, experience. Its a brilliant decision. I think bob has unimpeachable integrity. Reporter he will take over the alleged russian hacking investigation. That includes any ties to president trumps campaign. She was hired by mueller. She served as u. S. Attorney until last year and worked with Deputy Attorney general rosensteen. For people to trust and believe in it, he needed to
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