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Driver who forced cyclist under bus with open door charged

A Brooklyn driver who opened the door of her parked car, forcing a bicyclist into a fatal crash with a bus, was charged with leaving the scene of an accident, according to a new indictment.

Krystal Francis, whose license was suspended at the time, swung open the door of her car on Atlantic Avenue in Prospect Heights on Sept. 11, 2010, knocking into cyclist Jasmine Herron into the path of a B45 bus, which ran over the Colorado native.

Michael Baum, Francis’ lawyer said his client called 911 from the scene, left briefly to get her mother, and returned to the scene to speak to police, where she was arrested.

Baum cited a photo in The Post of Francis talking to cops as evidence his client had no intention of skipping out.

He also disputed the initial charge of driving with a suspended license sine “the key was not in the ignition” at the time of the accident.

He said his client was “remorseful” about the mishap, but that it was a civil matter, not a crime.

“It was a tragic accident that never should have arisen to criminal charges,” Baum said.

Francis was arraigned on the indictment today and remains free on bail until her next appearance in March.