A Moyie Springs man has been arrested on multiple charges today for allegedly driving a Dodge Ram pickup November 22, tried to pass a line of cars and hit a Ford Edge head-on on Highway 95 near mile 490 in Bonner, killing five-year-old Amelia Carrollo and injuring three others.
Rick Gross, 61, was booked into the Bonner County Jail charged with three counts of aggravated assault, reckless driving, possession of methamphetamines, possession of paraphernalia and vehicular manslaughter.
“A family is forever impacted by Mr. Gross’ alleged actions. Hopefully, his arrest and prosecution will provide some closure for the victim’s family,” said United States Marshal Brent Bunn. “The District of Idaho is proud to assist our state and local partners with the arrest of Mr. Gross and helping to keep our communities safe.”
ISP continues investigating this case and seeks additional information or video footage that may provide insight into the events leading up to the crash. Anyone with information should contact Trooper Travis Bucher (208-209-8620). Investigators seek vehicle dash camera, business surveillance, Ring doorbell video, or any other video footage of traffic traveling south on US 95 from milepost 505 in Boundary County (Bonners Ferry) to the crash site near milepost 489 in Bonner County between 6:45 and 8:35 a.m. on November 22, 2024.
If proven guilty, send him to the pen and throw away the key. We don’t need people like this scumbag out in society.