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Man charged in July 4 double-fatality car wreck
July 4, 2011 9:32 p.m.
Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters
Baker today announced the filing of two felony counts of
Manslaughter against a man in connection with today's double-fatality
wreck on Interstate 435.
Authorities believe the man's name is
Felix Solano Gallardo, 18. But they are still attempting to confirm his
identity. The man said he lives in Kansas City, Kan., but that also has
not been confirmed.
He will face two
counts of Involuntary Manslaughter for driving, under the influence of
alcohol, the wrong way on Interstate 435, causing an accident that
claimed the lives of a Belton mother and her daughter.
His blood alcohol tested .185, above the legal limit, two hours after
the accident, according to court documents
A $500,000 cash-only bond has been requested.

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