Davina Afokoba,10, died a block away from her home after a 35-year-old woman lost control of her black Mazda.
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A speeding driver has killed a 10-year-old Nigerian girl in the United States on her birthday.
The incident happened after the woman without a driver’s license lost control of her black Mazda on Wednesday, 9th Febuaruy.
Davina Afokoba,10, died a block away from her home.
The 10-year-old was declared dead by paramedics on the scene and another pedestrian, a 33-year-old woman who was also injured but was taken to Jamaica Hospital, is said to be in stable condition.
A family friend said the 10-year-old was on her way home from her school and had stopped at a deli moments earlier with her teenage brother, who witnessed the ghastly carnage from across the street.
It was gathered that the driver reportedly had a learner’s permit.
However, photos from the scene show the car had a bumper sticker saying “New Driver Please Be Patient.”
No charges had been filed against the driver Wednesday night, the NYPD said.