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Toddler Killed; Driver Flees to Mexico
9 Jun
Summary
- Toddler died after being struck by a vehicle.
- Suspect arrested while attempting to flee to Mexico.
- Victim's parents expressed grief and sought justice.
A tragic incident in Phoenix, Arizona, resulted in the death of a toddler, identified as Baby Lupe. The child was struck by a vehicle driven by 35-year-old Carlos Rojas Mora on Sunday, June 7. Investigators determined the toddler had wandered into the driveway unsupervised at the time of the collision.
Mora allegedly stopped his vehicle but then left the scene, reportedly seeking assistance from a friend to flee to his native Mexico. He was later apprehended during a traffic stop. The grieving parents of Baby Lupe have voiced their pain and demanded justice for their son.
Prosecutors have charged Mora with hit-and-run resulting in death or injury. The Department of Child Safety was involved at the scene. The investigation into the incident is ongoing.
