Driver Arrested in Encinitas Toddler's Death

Officials initially said the driver was traveling 5 to 6 mph down the driveway and didn't see the toddler

The driver involved in a collision that killed an Encinitas toddler will face charges, officials confirmed Wednesday.

Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Officials with the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office say Juan Ruiz was walking with his mother as she pushed a stroller along the sidewalk on Encinitas Boulevard around 7:20 a.m. Friday.

Officials said Ruiz darted in front of a moving car and was pinned underneath.

Passersby lifted the vehicle until emergency personnel arrived.

Ruiz was critically injured at the scene and died in the ambulance, officials said.

On Wednesday, San Diego County sheriff’s deputies announced the driver, 33-year-old Agustin Morales, will face charges in connection with the incident.

Officials claim Morales was driving under the influence, was in possession of false government identification and presented that false ID to a police officer.

Morales was booked into Vista jail Monday on charges of vehicular manslaughter.

The San Diego County District Attorney's Office said the charges will be announced when Morales is arraigned Thursday.

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