Speeding driver strikes and kills girl, 6, while she played outside her house – then mockingly called her a ‘r*tard’ to cops who arrived to investigate
- Joselin Perez Hernandez, six, died in the crash outside her North Carolina home
- Andrew Brady Everett, 50, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter
- Everett claimed that Hernandez jumped on him and called her a “r*tard.”
A North Carolina man has been charged with killing a 6-year-old girl after he sped past her home and then told police she jumped in front of him and called her a “r*tard.”
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 on the sidewalk in front of her home in Cary just before noon when the vehicle struck her.
A recently issued 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 looking at her and she jumped in front of me.” That's weird.'
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, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and speeding over the Dec. 29 car crash
Images show the crashed blue Honda Fit. Police said Everett was driving at the time of the crash.
Walnut Street between Ryan Road and Ralph Drive was closed after the crash and the Honda Fit was seen with right front damage and a cracked windshield.
Everett claimed the child jumped in front of him, but police noted there were no skid marks on the road indicating he was not trying to brake.
Police said Everett “showed a lack of remorse, had a delayed response to the crash and was impatient during the investigation.”
The six-year-old was taken to WakeMed Cary Hospital with brain and back injuries, but died shortly afterwards.
The blue Honda Fit Everett that was driving has damage to the right front side and a cracked windshield. Everett claimed the girl jumped in front of him and called her a “r*tard.”
Police noted his “lack of remorse” and said the lack of skid marks on the road indicates he did not attempt to brake
The community built a memorial of stuffed animals and flowers outside Hernandez's home
The community built a memorial of stuffed animals and flowers outside Hernandez's home.
Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht said, “Our deepest condolences go out to the grieving family facing the untimely death of their child.”
“Our community stands united in support and offers strength and compassion to all affected by this profound loss.”
Everett is being held in the Wake County Jail under a $26,000 bond. His next court hearing is scheduled for January 22.