Car Accident Leaves One Child Dead, Three Hospitalized and the Driver in Jail

A one car accident Friday night (4) in Camden County has left one small child dead, three other children hospitalized and the driver in jail. According to the Highway Patrol, a car driven by 19 year old Griselda Ramirez-Ortiz of Camdenton traveled off the right side of the road and struck a culvert. 3 year old Leo Balderas was killed in the accident while 9 year old Jesus Garcia-Ortiz was seriously injured and two other children ages 6 and 10 received moderate injuries. The children were all from Camdenton. The accident occurred on South Business 5, North of New Missouri 5. The driver, Ramirez-Ortiz was arrested and charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, 3 counts of felony second degree assault, 2 counts of failure to secure a child less than 8 years old in a child restraint and no driver’s license.
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