California – A California woman was arrested following a tragic incident in California, that resulted in the death of her child, Ragan, 4. The 26-year-old parent, JuIiette, faces multiple charges, including murder, vehicuIar mansIaughter, driving under the infIuence causing injury, permitting a chiId to suffer under circumstances likely to cause great bodily injury or death, and resisting, delaying, or obstructing a public officer.
Last month, the parent was driving her vehicle when she lost control, sideswiped a telephone pole and entered a canal, becoming submerged. The parent‘s family member, who lived nearby, heard the crash and rushed to the scene, managing to rescue the woman, who was found on top of the vehicle. However, her child remained trapped inside the vehicle. A sheriff’s deputy arrived shortly after and, along with the uncle, pulled the child from the vehicle. The girl was transported to the medical center, where she later died.
Following the incident, the woman displayed signs of intoxication. She was arrested on suspicion of feIny DUl and booked into the safety center. Prosecutors later filed additional charges, including murder and vehicular manslaughter, alleging that the parent’s actions directly led to her daughter’s death. The charges also highlighted that the woman’s bIood aIcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit at the time of the crash.
The District Attorney’s office issued a statement accusing the mother of leaving her partially submerged car while her daughter remained trapped inside. It was alleged that she failed to assist her child and was found taking a bath while her daughter was left in danger at the crash site, ultimately leading to the death of the vulnerable victim.
The parent’s attorney, GiI, has disputed the allegations, particularly the claim that the parent was taking a bath after the crash while her daughter remained trapped inside the vehicle. The defense argues that the timeline presented by prosecutors is implausible and that the charges are unjust. He maintains his client’s innocence and criticizes what he perceives as misinformation surrounding the case.
A GoFundMe campaign initiated to support the victim’s father has raised over $22,000, reflecting the community’s support and grief over the incident. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash and the mother’s actions continues. Authorities in California are examining all available evidence to determine the sequence of events leading up to the incident and to ensure that appropriate legal actions are taken.