RICHMOND, CA : 6-year-old boy, standout little league player killed in suspected DUI in Richmond on Wednesday, 24th April 2024

A devastated community in the East Bay was mourning the loss of a 6-year-old boy, who was killed by a suspected intoxicated driver in an alleged hit-and-run.

The deadly collision happened in Richmond on Wednesday night near the intersection of Carlson and Cutting boulevards, investigators said. The suspect reportedly tried to leave that crash scene but was stopped by bystanders.

"There were 5 people injured, including one 6-year-old boy who succumbed to his injuries," police told KTVU, adding, "The suspect was taken into custody at the scene."

On Monday, 29-year-old Ramiro Rojas-Barrios of Richmond, was charged with felony counts of manslaughter while intoxicated, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving under the influence of alcohol and drug while causing injury.

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