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Parents Charged in Death of 7-Year-Old Hit by Car in North Carolina
- Parents Jessica Ivey and Samuele Jenkins were charged with involuntary manslaughter and child neglect after their 7-year-old son died when struck by an SUV on May 27 in Gastonia, North Carolina.
- The boy attempted to cross a street unsupervised with his 10-year-old brother outside a crosswalk and was hit by a 76-year-old woman driving the SUV.
- The child was initially taken to a local medical facility before being moved to a specialized hospital in Charlotte, where he passed away approximately four hours later around 10 p.m. No charges have been brought against the driver at this time as the investigation continues.
- Jessica Ivey and Samuele Jenkins were arrested on May 29, held on $1.5 million bond each, and had their initial court appearance scheduled for May 30 according to Gaston County records.
- Authorities stressed that adults must be accountable for ensuring children’s safety, emphasizing the tragic consequences of leaving children unsupervised near traffic.
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North Carolina Boy Died After Being Hit by Car While Walking Home. His Parents Were Arrested But the Driver Wasn't Charged
The parents of a young boy have been charged after the child was hit by a car while walking home from the grocery store, despite the driver not being arrested.
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Parents charged with manslaughter after their 7-year-old son fatally struck by car in North Carolina
Gastonia County Sheriff’s Office (GASTONIA, N.C.) — The parents of a 7-year-old boy who was fatally struck by a car while trying to cross a street in North Carolina have been charged with manslaughter and remain in jail on $1.5 million bond, police said. The child was hit by a Jeep Cherokee on May 27 in Gastonia, located west of Charlotte, police said. He was attempting to cross the street outside of a crosswalk with a 10-year-old boy when the c…
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