Trial delayed in Slidell hit and run case that took child’s

Slidell — The trial for Connie Estes, the woman accused in the hit and run that killed 6 year old Jeremiah Ramirez, has been pushed back again.

Jury selection was expected to begin Monday, but that did not happen. At the time, the trial was set to start that Thursday at 9 a.m.

Estes has pleaded not guilty to hit and run driving resulting in death and obstruction of justice.

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This is the same case that drew major attention last year after another man, Cody Beaudette, was arrested first and accused of drunk driving. He was later cleared when new evidence pointed investigators in a different direction.

Officials said at the time their focus was making sure the right person was held accountable, even if that meant correcting earlier decisions.

Estes was indicted in October 2025 and the case is now finally moving forward toward trial.

All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Update (Oct. 2, 2026): The trial was later postponed again. FOX 8 reported on May 5 that it had been set for Sept. 14, 2026 (FOX 8). We could not find a report on whether it has begun or concluded.

Also reported by: WDSU.