An illegal immigrant from Mexico with multiple deportations was driving with a revoked license when he collided with a vehicle and allegedly killed a 6-year-old North Carolina girl last week, authorities said.
Jaime Santiago Corona was driving a Dodge Ram pickup truck July 3 when he failed to stop at a stop sign and struck an SUV driven by 35‑year‑old Kelli Toler, who was traveling with her two children in Pitt County, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said.
Toler and her 4‑year‑old child were transported to ECU Health Greenville with serious injuries.
Toler’s 6‑year‑old daughter, Calli Toler, was pronounced dead at the crash site.
An online fundraiser for the Toler family said the three were on their way to get lunch before going to a swimming pool when the collision happened.
“This monster caused a car crash that killed a 6-year-old girl and injured a mother and a 4-year-old,” said Department of Homeland Security (DHS) acting Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis.
“This tragedy was 100% preventable. Our prayers are with Calli Toler and her family.”
Corona was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle, failure to stop for a stop sign, careless and reckless driving and driving while a license is revoked.
He illegally reentered the US three times, which is a felony, DHS said.
Corona also has a history of driving under the influence.
A detainer hold has been issued by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office told Fox News that it will cooperate with ICE.
