A North Carolina driver accused of fatally hitting a 6-year-old girl allegedly became enraged while being questioned by police, blaming the dead girl and calling her a “r—-d.”
Andrew Everett, 50, was allegedly driving 10 to 15 mph over the speed limit when he hit Joselin Perez Hernandez while she was playing outside her home in Cary around 11:15 a.m. Friday, according to a search warrant. obtained by WRAL.
Responding officers say Everett, who had drug paraphernalia in his car, showed a “lack of remorse” and “was impatient during the investigation.”
“I’m not sure why this investigation is taking more than five minutes,” he complained, according to the order.
“It wasn’t my fault, no one was looking at her and she jumped in front of me.
“That r—-d.”
Officers also noted the lack of skid marks on the road, suggesting Everett did not attempt to brake before hitting the girl.
Andrew Everett, 50, is accused of running over and killing Joselin Pérez Hernández last Friday. Cady Police Department
The girl was taken to a local hospital with brain and spinal injuries, to which she eventually succumbed.
Her father remembered her as someone who loved to make people smile, watch television and “dance all day.”
“He wants people to know that Joselin was a [caring] “A very loving, very loving girl,” a family friend told WRAL, adding, “People who knew her are hurt by the news.”
Joselin was taken to a local hospital with brain and spinal injuries, to which she later succumbed. Family Handout Police say Everett was driving 10 to 15 mph over the speed limit when he passed Joselin’s home in Cary. WRAL
Since then, the Cary community has come together to build a growing memorial with stuffed animals and flowers outside their home, and the unnamed family friend said police are “helping the family with everything.”
“The warmth and peace helping them [and] community [who] “He went out and left roses, that’s what’s helping them cope,” the friend said.
In a statement, Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht said: “Our deepest condolences go out to the grieving family facing the untimely death of their son.
“Our community remains united in support, offering strength and compassion to all those affected by this profound loss.”
Since then, the Cary community has come together to build a growing memorial with stuffed animals and flowers outside her home. WRAL
Everett is charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, felony involuntary manslaughter, failure to reduce speed, exceeding posted speed limit and careless and reckless driving.
He is being held in the Wake County Jail on $26,000 bail and is due back in court on January 22.
The Post contacted the Wake County Public Defender’s Office, which represents Everett, for comment.
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