JEROME, Idaho (KMVT/KSVT) — A 27-year-old man charged in a deadly Highway 93 crash that killed a mother and her infant daughter appeared in court Tuesday for his arraignment hearing.

Jonathan Villagomez remained silent as Judge Rosemary Emory entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. Villagomez is charged in the deaths of 41-year-old Jessica Inga and her 6-month-old daughter, Yamilet.

According to Idaho State Police, the crash occurred July 3 on Highway 93 when Villagomez’s vehicle crossed the center line and struck an SUV driven by a 20-year-old woman. The 20-year-old driver survived the crash, but Inga died at the scene. Her daughter died later at the hospital.

In addition to two vehicular manslaughter charges, Villagomez faces charges of aggravated DUI, possession of marijuana, drug p

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