Benjamin Clem, 5, killed after he is struck by a hit-and-run driver while riding his scooter in a yard on Grandel Boulevard in Louisville, Kentucky
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Mon, 08/03/2015 - 11:35amAccident Date:
Wednesday, April 16, 2014LMPD: child dies after hit-and-run crash in PRP.
A five-year-old boy died after Louisville Metro Police say a hit-and-run driver drove his minivan onto the sidewalk and struck the child as he rode his scooter in a yard.
LMPD: child dies after hit-and-run crash in PRP.
A five-year-old boy died after Louisville Metro Police say a hit-and-run driver drove his minivan onto the sidewalk and struck the child as he rode his scooter in a yard.
Louisville man sentenced to prison in hit-and-run death
Pearce pleaded guilty on Wednesday to manslaughter, wanton endangerment, driving under the influence and drug charges. He was sentenced to prison immediately after.
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A five-year-old boy died after Louisville Metro Police say a hit-and-run driver drove his minivan onto the sidewalk and struck the child as he rode his scooter in a yard. Authorities say the child was taken to Kosair Children's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police arrested a suspect, Edward Pearce, age 24, on Skyline Drive, near his home, a short time later. Pearce is charged with murder, DUI, fleeing and evading, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a controlled substance.
Type: Pedestrian Accident
People Involved:
Benjamin Clem
Edward Pearce
Roadway:
Grandel BoulevardCity:
Louisville, KYCounty:
Jefferson County, KYArea:
Louisville, KY
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