Garden Grove, California — A tragic DUI incident in Garden Grove has resulted in a 5-year-old boy being taken off life support just over a week after the crash, according to prosecutors.
Jacob Ramirez and his family were struck by a 2003 Toyota Camry on the evening of July 7 while riding in bike trailers along Haster Street at Twin Tree Lane. The crash left Jacob, his 7-year-old sister, and their parents critically injured. Jacob was declared brain-dead late last week due to severe brain injury.
The suspect, Ceferino Ascencion Ramos of Santa Ana, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies, including driving under the influence, causing injury, hit-and-run with serious injury, and failing to stop at the scene.
Ramos, who had a blood-alcohol level of .22, is also facing sentencing enhancements for leaving victims comatose and inflicting significant bodily injury. Further charges are anticipated, prosecutors said.
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Angel Ramirez, Jacob’s father, and his two children were in critical condition following the crash. Angela Hernandez Mejia, Jacob’s mother, and her 7-month-old daughter were also hospitalized but later released in stable condition.
The Orange County District Attorney’s office reports that two victims remain comatose from their brain injuries. Ramos will be arraigned on July 25 at the West Justice Center in Westminster.
A GoFundMe page has been established to assist the victims of this tragic incident. Please consider donating to support the Ramirez family during this devastating time.
