PITTSBURGH — An arrest warrant has been issued for a woman accused of hitting and killing a 6-year-old child with her car in Pittsburgh’s Glen Hazel neighborhood in July.
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According to Pittsburgh police, Rhonda Wood, 63, faces charges of homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, careless driving involving death, and a stop sign violation.
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On July 26, a boy died after he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. He was later identified as Jamel Austin.
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It’s unclear if speed played a role, but neighbors say they’ve been asking for speed bumps on Johnston Avenue for years, but they’ve never been placed.
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