Police Officer Accused of Killing 12-Year-Old Boy In Deadly Speeding Crash
A 12-year-old boy was killed and several others injured in a November 2021 crash caused by a police officer. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputy Ricardo Castro has been accused of murder and vehicular manslaughter. Castro was allegedly driving his pick-up truck at an excessive speed when he crashed into a vehicle making a left turn. The collision ended up killing Isaiah Rodriguez and injuring his sister. District Attorney George Gascón said that Castro’s “conscious disregard” …