A man previously deported from the U.S. three times has been indicted on federal charges of illegal re-entry after allegedly causing a fatal crash in Pitt County, North Carolina, that killed a six-year-old girl.
Jamie Santiago-Corona, 33, was t-boned a vehicle driven by Kelli Toler on July 3, resulting in the death of her daughter, Calli Toler. Calli was pronounced dead at the scene. Kelli Toler and her four-year-old son sustained serious injuries.
Mixed in with state charges, including misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, federal prosecutors announced July 22 that Santiago-Corona, also known as Jamie Guzman Corona, was indicted on illegal re-entry of a previously removed alien. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had placed a detainer on him, requesting he be held in state custody.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Santiago-Corona was previously deported on Oct. 9, 2019, June 12, 2023, and June 17, 2024. If convicted of the federal charge, he faces a maximum of two years in federal prison, followed by deportation.
Calli Toler, a student at Chicod Elementary School, is remembered as a child who "smiled and danced through life." Her obituary noted her love for dancing, church, arts and crafts, T-ball, and spending time with her family and pets. A funeral service was held for her on July 10.
A GoFundMe page established to support the family described the profound grief and unexpected financial burdens they face. As of Wednesday afternoon, the fundraiser had garnered nearly $44,000.