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Teen in Mercedes-Benz ran over 6-year-old girl
North Carolina teen charged with hit-and-run death of 6-year-old girl.
In brief
North Carolina teen charged with hit-and-run death of 6-year-old girl. 17-year-old Lachevis Finnie faces felony hit-and-run charge after allegedly running over Mariana Espinoza, a 6-year-old who just got off school bus. Originally reported by Law & Crime.
Teen charged with hit-and-run
Lachevis Finnie, 17, faces felony hit-and-run causing death charge after police said he ran over 6-year-old Mariana Espinoza.
“Lachevis Finnie, 17, was charged on Monday with felony hit-and-run causing death after police said he was the driver responsible for the death of 6-year-old Mariana Espinoza.”
Child hit on school bus route
Mariana Espinoza, a student at Devonshire Elementary School, was hit while just getting off the school bus.
“Local CBS affiliate WBTV reported that Mariana, a student at Devonshire Elementary School, had just gotten off the school bus when she was hit.”
Child died next day
Mariana Espinoza died of her injuries the next day after being hit by the car.
“She died of her injuries the next day.”
Car with temporary tags
Police said the suspect's car was a gray 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 with temporary tags and heavy front grill damage.
“Police said several cameras caught the suspect's vehicle, a gray, 2013 Mercedes-Benz C250 with temporary tags and "heavy damage to the front grill."”
Driver without license
Finnie, who does not have a valid driver's license, was behind the wheel when police tracked the car down.
“According to an arrest affidavit reviewed by Law&Crime, police tracked the car down on Monday and conducted a traffic stop. Finnie, who does not have a valid driver's license, was behind the wheel.”
Finnie's statement
Finnie told police that something ran out in front of his car and a collision occurred.
“According to the affidavit, Finnie told police that on the day of the alleged hit-and-run, "something ran out in front of his car and a collision occurred."”
Finnie fled scene
Finnie allegedly admitted to police that he fled the scene because he was scared.
“He allegedly admitted to police that he fled the scene because he was "scared."”
Finnie cooperating
Finnie was cooperating with the police investigation after being arrested.
“Police said Finnie was cooperating with the investigation.”
Arrested and jailed
Finnie was arrested and booked into jail after the police tracked down the car.
“Finnie was arrested and booked into jail.”
Court appearance
Finnie was granted a $2.5 million secured bond and ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.
“During a court appearance on Tuesday, he was granted a $2.5 million secured bond and was ordered to undergo a mental health evaluation.”
Next court date
Finnie's next court appearance was scheduled for November 17.
“His next court appearance was scheduled for Nov. 17.”
In short
17-year-old Lachevis Finnie faces felony hit-and-run charge after allegedly running over Mariana Espinoza, a 6-year-old who just got off school bus.
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