I know this does not involve a member of our Planet but am asking for people to give a small prayer or some well wishes toward this family. This happened Wednesday in my city
I will just post a small piece of the article. Just breaks one's heart at least mine it did
The news that a 4-year-old girl was killed Wednesday night after stepping in front of a car on G Street traveled fast in nearby neighborhoods. People were saddened, but not shocked.
They said Thursday that Grove Street is dangerous for pedestrians. Some said they have seen more than one person get hit.
Roughly 24 hours later, another pedestrian was struck less than a half-mile away.
A man in an electric wheelchair was struck in the median of E Boulevard, police said. He did not suffer serious injuries, police said.
On Wednesday night, 4-year-old Jamaya McCormic was in a group of people trying to cross the street.
The girl’s mother, Tina Allen of 422 B St., two teenagers and Jamaya were crossing Grove Street to get to B Street about 6:30 p.m., police said.
One of the teenagers was carrying the child, but put her down when traffic forced them to stop in the center turn lane, police said. Jamaya darted into traffic and was hit by a Toyota driven by 75-year-old man police said. No charges have been filed.
The busy road — with three lanes in one direction, two in the other and a turn lane — separates a housing project and other residential areas from several stores and restaurants.
Michael McDonald was walking along Grove Street on Thursday.
He said he saw the accident that killed Jamaya. And he said it wasn’t the first he has seen.
He said he recalled seeing a man get hit by an tractor-trailer years ago.
“The traffic is heavy,” he said. “It’s crazy, especially during rush hour.”