Man Charged With Killing North Carolina Girl, 6, in Crash

A driver failed to stop at a stop sign and struck an SUV in Pitt County, North Carolina, on July 3, killing a 6-year-old girl and injuring her mother and 4-year-old sibling, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said. The driver, identified as Jaime Santiago Corona, was operating a Dodge Ram pickup truck with a revoked license.

The SUV was driven by 35-year-old Kelli Toler, who was traveling with her two children. Toler and the 4-year-old were taken to ECU Health Greenville with serious injuries. The 6-year-old, Calli Toler, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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. Authorities said Corona, a Mexican national, had been deported three times and had illegally reentered the United States, which is a felony.

He also has a prior history of driving under the influence. A detainer hold has been issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Pitt County Sheriff’s Office said it will cooperate with the agency. An online fundraiser for the Toler family stated the family was traveling to get lunch before going to a swimming pool when the collision occurred.