- Joselin Perez Hernandez, six, died in the accident outside her home in North Carolina
- Andrew Brady Everett, 50, was charged with involuntary manslaughter
- Everett claimed Hernandez attacked him and called her a “r*tard.”
A North Carolina man hit and killed a 6-year-old girl as she sped past her home — then called her a “r*tard” to police who arrived at the scene.
Andrew Everett, 50, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and speeding for the Dec. 29 crash that killed 6-year-old Joselin Perez Hernandez.
Hernandez's family said she was playing near the sidewalk in front of her Cary home just before noon when the vehicle struck her.
A recently released police search warrant revealed that Everett had marijuana drug paraphernalia in his car and was driving up to 15 miles over the speed limit.
According to the warrant, Everett said, “I’m not sure why this investigation is taking more than five minutes. It wasn't my fault, no one was watching her and she jumped out in front of me. 'That idiot.' It is unclear whether the little girl was disabled.
Joselin Perez Hernandez, 6, was playing in the front yard of her home when she was struck by a speeding driver and died
Andrew Brady Everett, 50, was charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and speeding for the Dec. 29 car crash
Pictures show the blue Honda Fit that crashed. Police said Everett was driving at the time of the accident.
Walnut Street between Ryan Road and Ralph Drive was closed following the crash and the Honda Fit had front right damage and a cracked windshield.
Everett claimed the child jumped out in front of him, but police noted that the lack of skid marks on the road suggested he had not attempted to brake.
Police said Everett “showed no remorse, exhibited a delayed reaction to the accident and was impatient during the investigation.”
The six-year-old was taken to WakeMed Cary Hospital with brain and spinal injuries but died shortly afterwards.
The blue Honda Fit Everett he was driving had damage to the right front and a cracked windshield. Everett claimed the girl jumped out in front of him and called her “r*tard.”
Police noted that he “showed no remorse” and said the lack of skid marks on the road suggested he did not attempt to brake
The community erected a memorial made of stuffed animals and flowers in front of Hernandez's home
The community erected a memorial made of stuffed animals and flowers in front of Hernandez's home.
Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht said: “Our deepest condolences go out to the grieving family who are suffering over the untimely death of their child.”
“Our community stands united in offering strength and compassion to all affected by this profound loss.”
Everett is being held in the Wake County Jail under a $26,000 secured bond. His next court date is scheduled for January 22nd.