Jul 23, 2021 / 11:18 PM EDT
LITHOPOLIS, Ohio (WCMH) The community of Lithopolis held a candlelight vigil, mourning the loss of 9-year-old Ruth Jones, who was killed on Thursday, when a driver crashed into her and her mother, Elizabeth Jones, while they were running a produce stand.
“It’s just devastating. There just aren’t any words. Like the sign says. Our prayers are with you. That’s all we can do now is just pray and hope that their family can get through this loss,” said Sherri Hart, a resident of Lithopolis.
According to police, the driver of the vehicle, Kim Patrick Horton has been charged aggravated vehicular homicide, a felony of the second degree.