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The tragic death of 7-year-old Legend Jenkins has rocked a North Carolina community, and now, his parents are facing serious criminal charges. Authorities say the child was walking home unsupervised when he was struck and killed by a vehicle on a busy street.

On May 27, 2025, Legend and his 10-year-old brother were walking home from a grocery store in Gastonia when they attempted to cross West Hudson Boulevard—not at a crosswalk. That’s when Legend reportedly darted into traffic and was hit by a Jeep Cherokee driven by a 76-year-old woman.

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Legend Jenkins’ Parents Charged After 7-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Car
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Legend Jenkins’ Parents Charged After 7-Year-Old Fatally Struck By Car

7-year-old Legend Jenkins was killed while crossing a busy Gastonia road. Now, his parents face felony manslaughter and neglect charges.