Seven-year old Devonte Bonaparte died after he was hit by a car on Friday. The boy was playing in his yard in North Charleston, when he ran out into the road and was struck by a passing car. Bonaparte was rushed to MUSC where he later died. Police are investigating the accident, but no charges have been filed against the driver.

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7-Year Old Dies After Hit by Car


Posted on Mar 24, 2010

Date: March 19, 2010
Location: North Charleston, SC
Type: Child Accident, Pedestrian Accident, Car and Pedestrian Accident


Seven-year old Devonte Bonaparte died Friday, just a day before his eighth birthday, after he was hit a by a car earlier that evening.

The accident occurred around 7:45 p.m. on Barton Lane in North Charleston. The child was playing in his yard, when he ran into the street and was struck by a passing car. Charleston County EMS rushed Bonaparte to MUSC, where he later died from his injuries.

The accident is being investigated, but police believe that speed was not a factor and no charges have been filed agianst the driver.

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