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How Driver Killed 10-Year-Old On Her Birthday

Thompson Nsisongabasi

Feb 11, 2022

How Driver Killed 10-Year-Old On Her Birthday
A 10-year-old Nigerian girl has been killed by a woman without a driver's license on Wednesday, 9th Febuaruy, Naija News reports

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According to reports, Davina Afokoba,10, died a block away from her home after a 35-year-old woman lost control of her black Mazda and smashed into a car wash, pinning the young victim to death.

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The 10-year-old was declared dead by paramedics on the scene and another pedestrian, a 33-year-old woman who was also injured but was taken to Jamaica Hospital, is said to be in stable condition.

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A family friend said the 10-year-old was on her way home from her school and had stopped at a deli moments earlier with her teenage brother, who witnessed the ghastly carnage from across the street.

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It was gathered that the driver reportedly had a learner's permit.

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However, photos from the scene show the car had a bumper sticker saying "New Driver Please Be Patient."

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No charges had been filed against the driver Wednesday night, the NYPD said.

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