Closing arguments wrap up in wrongful death trial for Pharr boy

PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Closing arguments in the wrongful death trial for Caleb Ramirez, the boy who died while riding his bike, have wrapped up on day three.

Just after 11 a.m. Thursday jury deliberations began in the case for the 8-year-old boy who was struck by a truck in his neighborhood on April of last year.

During closing arguments, the jury heard from Orlando Castillo, the brother of Alex Castillo, who is accused of running over Caleb.

"I am sorry for what happened; it was not something intentional," Orlando said. "On my image getting ruined all over the world and my family getting attacked. I just want to say sorry from the bottom of my heart. I wish this had never happened. I got no money to offer to you."

Alex also took the stand to say that his actions were not intentional.

"I know I is a rough time, but I don't know how to say this, I am sorry for what happened. It was an accident," Alex said. In his closing arguments, Alex presented his license to the jury to prove that he did have one at the time of the crash.

Ray Thomas, the attorney for Caleb's parents stated that the family deserves closure for what happened to their son.

"After ten years, [the Castillos] will get their credit back," Thomas said. "After 10 years, Sonia and Joe will not have Caleb back."

As of this morning, the jury has reached a decision on six questions which focus on Alex Castillo, the teen accused of running over Caleb, and whether or not he and his family were negligent in causing the child's death.

Alex's brother, Orlando Castillo, owned the truck and allegedly lent it to his brother. The boy's parents are also accused of being negligent. The family is representing themselves in the lawsuit.

Question two deals with how much percentage of blame is to be placed on each of the Castillo family members. Question three and four focus on how much money Caleb's family should receive in the suit. Additionally, the fifth question focuses on if the Castillo family was criminally negligent in Caleb's death.

ValleyCentral will update this story when the jury returns from deliberations.