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CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Child dies from injuries after being hit by car in Manchester, NH
Child who was hit by car in Manchester, New Hampshire dies from injuries, police say Child who was hit by car in Manchester, New Hampshire dies from injuries, police say Child who was hit by car in Manchester, New Hampshire dies from injuries, police say One of the children who was hit by a car in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Thursday has died from their injuries, according to police. Five people, including two girls, were injured when an alleged drunk driver crashed into multiple cars on Belmont Street on Thursday. Witnesses explained that the girls were crossing the street with their father when they were hit. They said one of the girls was riding a bike and another was a baby in a stroller. The man, 23-year-old Justin Laclair of Manchester, allegedly hit the girl riding the bike so hard she flew over the top of the vehicle. Witnesses told WBZ-TV he then dragged the stroller with the baby still inside for at least a block. Police said that the youngest of the two children died from her injuries at a Boston hospital. The sister, who was riding a bike, is still being treated for serious injuries. Neighbors try to help girls injured in crash Manchester officials stated that an off-duty firefighter had provided critical aid to the girls, while neighbors in the area rushed to their aid. "We commend the swift actions of the off-duty firefighter and the responding Fire and EMS personnel for their professionalism and dedication in providing urgent care during this incident. Our thoughts are with the families during this difficult time," the Manchester Fire Department said. "It's traumatic for children around here, especially young children in the area," said Laura Bennett, who lives on the street. "We are all very close. We all know each other. All of our kids play together." After hitting the girls, LaClair allegedly hit another car and a telephone pole around a quarter of a mile down the road before he attempted to flee the scene. The person inside the other car that was hit has non-life-threatening injuries. There is no update on the conditions of the other two victims. Justin LaClair. Manchester, NH Police He is charged with aggravated DWI, reckless conduct, and conduct after an accident. Laclair has previously been arrested for allegedly stealing a Rottweiler puppy off a woman's porch in Manchester. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call Manchester Police at 603-668-8711. contributed to this report.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Long-time Houston media member hospitalized after alleged drunk driver hits her head on
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways The Brief A long-time Houston media member is recovering after being struck head on by an alleged drunk driver. 23-year-old Edward Hernandez was charged. The District Attorney's Office was seeking a $50,000 bond for Hernandez, but 337th Judge Colleen Gaido set his bond at HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A long-time Houston media member is recovering after being struck head on by an alleged drunk driver. Houston media member struck by alleged drunk driver who was already out on bond Full disclosure: I know Cheri Pressley, as do most journalists, who have covered Houston for decades. "In 1987, I went to work for Channel 2, KPRC, from 1987 to 2008," Cheri said. "After that, I went to work for the city of Houston, for HCTV, formally called the Municipal Channel." The backstory On April 12, 23-year-old Edward Hernandez is charged with DWI. "He gets out on a general order $100 bond, and he's back in the community," said Andy Kahan with Crime Stoppers. On Saturday, April 26, Cheri was driving on the HOV lane of the Gulf Freeway when police say Hernandez was driving the wrong way. "My driver's door was somehow punched in, and that metal broke my femur," said Cheri, who suffered three breaks total. Dig deeper Cheri says the arresting officer told her something surprising about Hernandez. "This guy is out on bond for a DUI last week or the week before," she said. "I was stunned." The D.A.'s office wanted his bond set at $50,000. "This is a serious offense, Cheri Pressley is lucky to be alive," Kahan said. But 337th Judge Colleen Gaido set Hernandez's bond at just $25,000. He was a free man in no time. What they're saying "It's like he got rewarded because Cheri didn't die," said Kahan. "If Cheri had died, certainly it would have resulted in a more severe offense and likely a higher bond." "He crawled out of his vehicle, and tried to escape, ran across the mainlanes," Cheri said. That is not someone willing to take accountability and responsibility." The Source FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace spoke with Cheri Pressley, who was struck, along with Andy Kahan from Houston Crime Stoppers.
