A 7-year-old boy was fatally struck by an SUV in North Carolina while walking with his 10-year-old brother on May 27. The incident occurred at around 6 p.m. in Gastonia, a city west of Charlotte. According to police, the children were left unsupervised, leading to the charges against their parents. The boy’s mother told local news that it was the first time they were allowed to walk to a nearby grocery store alone. The child was rushed to a nearby medical facility and later transferred to Levine Children’s Hospital in Charlotte, where he succumbed to his injuries. The parents, Jessica Ivey and Sameule Jenkins, were arrested and charged with felony involuntary manslaughter, felony child neglect, and misdemeanor child neglect. They appeared in court and were both issued a $1.5 million bond. The police department expressed deep sympathies to the family and emphasized the importance of adult responsibility in ensuring children’s safety. The SUV was driven by a 76-year-old woman, and there is no evidence of her wrongdoing. The incident remains under active investigation, and the driver is cooperating with authorities.