Family identified in Wellton crash
CBP says alcohol may be a factor in crash
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY)- News 11 has learned the names of the family involved in a terrible car wreck Tuesday near Wellton that injured four people including two children.
Family members confirm the victims are two-year-old Chase Sixkiller, his eight-year-old sister, Daimiani, and their parents, Jason Parfait and Diana Garcia. The family is from Yuma
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The person accused of causing the crash remains in custody. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says the suspect, and two others, fled the scene on foot shortly after the crash.
CBP says the family was in a Honda Civic on I-8 near Wellton when a speeding Mercedes slammed into them from behind.
Agents arrived on scene shortly after the wreck. Some helped the injured family, while others chased down the suspects.
The driver faced a judge for the first time Wednesday. He faces one count of leaving the scene of an accident with death or injury, and four counts of aggravated assault with serious physical injury. He'll be back in court next week.
The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) says the two passengers in the car will not face criminal charges.
CBP says alcohol may be a factor in the crash.
Parfait's sister says both children are recovering with non-life-threatening injuries at the Children's Hospital in Phoenix with their grandma by their side. He remains hospitalized at Yuma Regional Medical Center with head trauma and a broken shoulder.
Paramedics flew the children's mother to a Phoenix hospital Tuesday. Diana Garcia underwent surgery Wednesday morning.
Both families have set up GoFundMe pages to help with medical costs. You can contribute to Jason Parfait's fund here, and to Diana Garcia's here.
