From the heart-wrenching, yet relieving, accusation of murderer in Dane Williams case to an escaped bank robber on a cane and the first ever Cougar Cruise to set sail from our local harbor, San Diego featured some interesting news stories this week.

NBC San Diego shares top 5 news stories of the week.

Band Members Fight for Life After Horrific Crash: All six members of local band A City Serene were badly injured after their tour bus was T-boned on the Grapevine over the weekend. A City Serene, a screamo/post-hardcore/rock band based in San Diego, were headed north on Interstate 5 on Sunday at about 3:30 p.m in their school-bus type vehicle when the crash occurred, according to the California Highway Patrol. Read full story.

Man Accused of Murder in Dane Williams Case: Dane Williams, the Orange County resident who disappeared while in San Diego for the Action Sports Retailer Convention last year, was drugged and sexually assaulted before his body was dumped in an alley in City Heights, investigators revealed Tuesday as they announced the arrest of a San Diego man in connection with the crime. Read full story. (pictured)

Deadly Accident Prompts Floor Mat Warning: An accelerator stuck on a floor mat may have caused a tragic crash that killed a CHP officer and his family. Now, Lexus and Toyota are telling customers a simple inspection could save lives. Read full story.

Let the Cane Fool You: The man accused of threatening bank tellers managed to not only get out of the bank surrounded by officers but made it several blocks away, despite the use of a cane. Read full story.

Cougar Cruise Set to Sail: Single ladies on the prowl will set sail right from San Diego on the very first Cougar Cruise. A California-based singles travel company is sponsoring the three-night Carnival cruise that promises lots of meet-ups, dancing and partying. Read full story.

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