Preliminary Hearing Uncovers Details in Nampa Fatal Parking Lot Incident

Boise, ID, September 23, 2026 — A preliminary hearing held in Nampa has brought to light new details concerning the case against 18-year-old Alissa Huerta. Huerta is accused of intentionally running over and killing 19-year-old Jade Ramirez. The incident is reported to have occurred in a parking lot on July 26.

During the hearing, testimony was presented by both witnesses and detectives involved in the investigation. Following this presentation of evidence, the judge made a decision to advance the case to district court. Huerta will face a first-degree murder charge.

Specific details regarding the sequence of events leading up to the incident, the exact location within the parking lot, or the circumstances surrounding the alleged intentional act were not fully detailed in the public proceedings of the preliminary hearing. The judge’s decision to bind the case over indicates that sufficient probable cause was found to proceed with the criminal charges.

The victim, Jade Ramirez, was 19 years old at the time of her death. The accused, Alissa Huerta, is 18 years old. The incident, which led to Ramirez’s death, took place on July 26. The preliminary hearing served to establish whether there was enough evidence to move the case forward from initial charges to a trial in a higher court.

The district court will now take jurisdiction over the case, where further legal proceedings, including arraignment and potential trial dates, will be scheduled. The specific nature of the witness and detective testimony presented has not been fully disclosed. Information regarding the contractor’s name or any specific fines or inspection outcomes was not available in the proceedings.

Story summarized from the original created by Victoria Rodriguez on www.kivitv.com, see more information here.