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Intoxicated Driver Charged With Killing 12-year-old And Injuring His Three Family Members

Intoxicated Driver Charged With Killing 12-year-old And Injuring His Three Family Members
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Source: Montgomery County Police Reporter
Date: 07/16/2025 3:31pm

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Intoxicated Driver Charged After Fatal Accident Kills 12-Year-Old and Injures Family Members
An intoxicated driver, Christian Brandon Castro, has been charged with multiple felonies, including two counts of intoxicated manslaughter, following a devastating crash on April 4, 2025, in which a 12-year-old boy died and his mother and two brothers were seriously injured. The crash occurred after Joana Diaz and her sons had left a McDonald's, and their vehicle was struck by Castro's Tacoma, leading to severe injuries and the tragic death of young Addiel. Castro's bond has been set at $30,000 for each charge, while the surviving family members continue their recovery.

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