One of two children killed in a two-vehicle collision in Menifee was identified Friday, while the 18-year-old motorist allegedly responsible for the wreck was out of custody.
Legend Aries Girard, a 1-year-old from San Jacinto, died along with a 16-year-old boy, whose name has not been released, in the crash Wednesday on Domenigoni Parkway, just east of Lindenberger Road.
The driver who allegedly caused the deadly collision, Logan Schell of Corona, was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor manslaughter with gross negligence. He was booked into the Byrd Detention Center in Murrieta but posted a $7,500 bond Thursday and was released.
According to Menifee police Capt. Dave Gutierrez, the crash happened about 5:20 p.m. Wednesday when Schell, at the wheel of a Ford F-150 pickup going west on Domenigoni, allegedly veered into the adjacent westbound lane and hit a Chevrolet Silverado pulling a trailer and occupied by five people.
“As a result of the collision, the Chevrolet lost control, crossed over the center divider and rolled onto its side, where the two juveniles, ages 1 and 16, were ejected from the cab of the truck,” Gutierrez said.
The children were pronounced dead at the scene minutes later by Riverside County Fire Department paramedics.
The driver of the Chevy and two other passengers, whose identities were not disclosed, suffered minor injuries. The driver declined medical attention, while the other two victims were taken to a hospital for treatment, according to Gutierrez.
The suspect was not hurt. Gutierrez said alcohol or drugs did not appear to be factors in the crash.
The collision remains under investigation, and anyone with information was asked to contact Sgt. Matt Bloch at 951-723-1565, or mbloch@menifeepolice.org.