Driver Strikes 6 Children in Broward County – Killing Two
A driver struck multiple children in Wilton Manors Florida on Monday, setting off a massive manhunt.
Local10.com reports that 5-year-old Kylie Jones and 6-year-old Andrea Fleming were killed when a man driving a Honda first cut off a transit bus, then swerved onto a sidewalk striking multiple children.
In all, there were six victims, with the four of the surviving victims being transported to Broward Health Medical Center
“The driver of the Honda failed to allow the bus to merge and passed it, almost striking the front driver’s side as it cut in front of the bus. The Honda then veered right (west) and drove off the roadway and onto the sidewalk and driveway at 2417 N.W. Ninth Ave., striking multiple children,” said a Broward Sheriff’s office bulletin.
Following the crash, the driver fled the scene, in violation of Florida law.
Authorities continue to search for him.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious injury due to someone else’s negligence, contact us today. We will lead you on the journey to justice. We will show you the way. We will explain the process, what we have done, and what we will do. Take our hand and walk with us. We have a team ready for you now.
Attorney John H. (Jack) Hickey and his team handle a wide range of cases, including but not limited to cruise ship accidents, admiralty and maritime accident cases, medical malpractice, wrongful death, premises liability, railroad accidents and car accidents. We represent victims from all over the nation, the world and the state of Florida.