A Texas family is choosing up the items after an alleged drunk driver killed their 7-year-old daughter in a devastating crash that additionally left her mom injured.
Joel Gonzalez Chacin, 41, the suspected drunk driver accused of inflicting the crash that killed her, appeared in courtroom Tuesday morning.
He was charged with intoxication manslaughter for the demise of Ivory Smith, a 2nd-grade pupil at Klenk Elementary School in Houston.
The devastating crash additionally left Smith’s mother, Christina Quainoo, severely injured.
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Joel Gonzalez Chacin, 41, the suspected drunk driver accused of inflicting the crash that killed her, appeared in courtroom Tuesday morning. (Harris County Constable, Precinct 4)
Authorities confirmed to Fox News Digital that the 41-year-old was intoxicated when he T-boned Christina and her younger daughter on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 2:45 a.m.
Police stated that Chacin took pictures of the scene of the crash “as an alternative of serving to” after which drove off. Police stated that the two victims had been only some minutes from residence.
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His bond was set at $150,000.00 by the 232nd District Court.
“Please maintain the household and family members of the juvenile sufferer in your prayers this vacation season,” Harris County Constable Mark Herman stated in a social media submit.
Ivory Smith, 7, was killed, and her mom was critically injured when authorities say a person allegedly driving drunk crashed into their automobile. (GoFundMe)
In a GoFundMe, household remembered 7-year-old Ivory for being filled with pleasure and lightweight.
“Ivory introduced a lot gentle into our lives in her brief time with us, and we are going to eternally cherish the enjoyment and love she gave so freely,” her household stated.
“As we navigate this profound loss, we’re additionally dealing with the troublesome actuality of looking for justice for Ivory,” they stated.
The household stated that Quainoo has an extended spherical of restoration as she grapples with the devastating lack of her younger daughter.
“She may have an extended street to restoration and wish everybody’s assist,” the GoFundMe stated. “Please maintain our household and the daddy, Keion Smith, in your prayers throughout this extremely troublesome time.”
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Houston Police Department for remark.
