Suspect Arrested in Fatal California Car Crash Involving Child

The arrest follows a tragic accident on a California freeway that resulted in the death of a 9-year-old girl and severe injuries to four others.

Authorities arrested 22-year-old Jesus Ivan Dorantes in connection with a fatal car crash that killed a 9-year-old girl in Concord, California.
The crash occurred early Sunday morning when a Mazda CX-9 veered off the road and overturned, ejecting all occupants.
Danna Hernandez-Tapia, the child who died, was traveling with her mother, sister, and cousins, who all sustained major injuries.
Dorantes, who fled the scene, faces charges including manslaughter, felony hit-and-run, and child abuse.
The incident has prompted discussions on the importance of seatbelt use, which could have prevented the fatalities.