Having left the grocery store with his 10 -year -old brother, the 7 -year -old Jenkins legend died after being hit by a car on May 27, while crossing the street in Gastonia, North Carolina. Due to their young age, their parents were accused of homicide and negligence towards a child, reports the Huffpost.
“Although the Gastonia Police Department expresses its sincere condolences to the family for the devastating loss of their son, the investigation revealed that the children involved were neglected when the child crossed the road,” the police wrote in the statement.
“In such cases, adults must be responsible for their responsibilities to guarantee a safe environment for their children,” they said.
Before his arrest, Jessica Ivey, Legends’s mother, said on the local WSOC-TV television that had allowed her children to go to the grocery store located two cakes from her homes.
A deposit at $ 150,000
The young man was beaten by a 76 -year -old driver, aboard a SUV, who has not yet been accused. Police said there was no lack evidence, and added that he did not drive at high speed and that he would cooperate with current investigation. A difficult decision to accept for the victim’s family.
“It’s difficult, I didn’t stop crying. My husband kept crying,” said Jessica Ivey. Honestly, I ask for justice for my baby. He should no longer be allowed to drive. “
According to Huffpost’s information, the parents of the Jenkins legend are currently detained by the Gaston County prison, each with a tank of $ 150,000.
Source: BFM TV
