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

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
High Point, North Carolina
intersection of East Russell Avenue and Hines Street
View on map
Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit High Point North Carolina in High Point, North Carolina: A 5‐year‐old boy named Luis was struck by a vehicle and died at a local hospital after the crash occurred near the intersection of East Russell Avenue and Hines Street on Friday shortly before 5 p.m. The suspect, Jeremiah J. Benton, was arrested Wednesday morning in Winston‐Salem and is being held in Guilford County Jail with a $1 million bond.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Jeremiah J. Benton Driver Unknown

Original reporting

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

Related accident news