High Point hit-and-run suspect arrested after boy’s death

Published
June 10, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
High Point, North Carolina
intersection of East Russell Avenue and Hines Street
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Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck, Crash

Summary

Pedestrian Hit High Point North Carolina in High Point, North Carolina: A gray Ford Focus or Fiesta hit a five‐year‐old boy named Luis at the intersection of East Russell Avenue and Hines Street in High Point, North Carolina, on Friday shortly before 5 p.m. The child was taken to a local hospital where he later died, and a suspect, Jeremiah J. Benton, was arrested Wednesday morning.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jeremiah J. Benton Driver Unknown

Original reporting

High Point hit-and-run suspect arrested after boy’s death

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