Wichita Man Jailed in Deaths of Mother, Daughter
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Posted: 10:58 PM Oct 2, 2008
 Last Updated: 10:58 PM Oct 2, 2008
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ A Wichita motorist is jailed in the deaths of a mother and her 4-year-old daughter who were struck while walking to a school.

Formal charges are pending against the 54-year-old man who was driving the SUV that hit the pair Wednesday afternoon. He was booked Thursday on two counts of first-degree murder and other charges, including driving under the influence.

Court records show the man had previous drunken driving convictions. Deputy Police Chief Robert Lee says investigators believe alcohol contributed to Wednesday's deaths.

Thirty-seven-year-old Claudia Mijares and her 4-year-old daughter Gisele were struck outside Gardiner Elementary School. The SUV hit two other vehicles before flipping over in the street.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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Posted by: Kim Location: Topeka on Oct 5, 2008 at 05:28 AM
And please tell me more about our KS DUI laws......the man's rap sheet tells it all. My thoughts and prayers go out to this family!
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 3, 2008 at 10:53 AM
When you're an alcoholic it doesn't matter what time of day it is. The family of the mother and daughter are in my prayers.
Posted by: Brandy Location: OCK on Oct 3, 2008 at 10:40 AM
I was so sad when heard of this. that poor mother and child. The family must be hurting. I am very sorry for your loss and may the jerk who did it suffer for what he done and get what he deserves.
Posted by: Anonymous on Oct 3, 2008 at 08:43 AM
now do you see why drunks should have driver's license, why was he this drunk in the afternoon. bars and liqure stores shouldnt open that early.