Six-year-old South Side girl Jada Washington was killed last week when she was struck by a van driven by 48-year-old Eddie Lumpkin, according to a Chicago Sun-Times article. The young girl's aunt also was struck and reportedly sustained multiple fractures.
The two were on their way to buy some candy, according to another Sun-Times article. Jada Washington's mother, Areathea Washington, told reporters what she saw before learning of her daughter's death:
"I stopped and asked what happened. I knew somebody got hit by a car. I knew somebody must have gotten hurt."
Ms. Washington's phone rang a few minutes later, informing her that her daughter was in critical condition at University of Chicago Comer's Children's Hospital. She and her husband, Derrick Washington, rushed to the hospital and learned that their daughter didn't survive.
Mr. Lumpkin, an Englewood resident, was charged with driving under the influence, driving without insurance, driving without a driver's license, failing to reduce speed, negligent driving and striking a pedestrian in the road, according to police.
Mr. Lumpkin's full-sized white van struck Jada Washington and her aunt (unnamed in the article) as the two attempted to cross the street, according to Fire Media Affairs Director Larry Langford, who was cited in the article. Mr. Lumpkin reportedly stopped after hitting them.
The Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating the incident and additional charges may be filed, according to police News Affairs Officer Laura Kubiak, cited by reporters.
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Felony Drunk Driving (FindLaw)
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Involuntary Manslaughter (LawBrain)
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Drunk Drivers and Distracted Drivers Top Causes of Car Accidents (FindLaw KnowledgeBase)
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Directory of Chicago DUI Lawyers (FindLaw)
