A mother and her 7-year-old son were killed after an 18-year-old driver crashed a vehicle into their home early Sunday morning, according to police.
Police said Barbara Rocha and her son, Alex, were asleep in a bedroom when the vehicle slammed into their house shortly before 3:30 a.m. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
Police identified the driver as 18-year-old Gracie Yates, who was arrested and charged with two counts of criminally negligent homicide. Jail records show bonds totaling $29,000.
A neighbor, who was awakened by the crash, described the impact as severe and said the incident has shaken the local community. Family members said Rocha was known for her love of cooking, while her son was remembered as creative and adventurous.
Rocha’s husband and another child survived the crash and are now being supported by neighbors as the family copes with the loss.
The incident remains under investigation.
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