WITN obtains video of a fatal hit-and-run accident involving a young child

KINSTON, NC (WITN) – Police have released more information about the death of a toddler who was struck and killed by a pickup truck Friday evening.

Gynie Wade died and one man was injured in a hit-and-run accident at the Carver Courts apartment complex in Kinston.

The 2-year-old's father, Rashaun Wade, was charged with second-degree murder and two counts of hit-and-run.

WITN obtained video showing what happened.

Police confirm that the hit-and-run was preceded by a domestic dispute between Wade and the toddler's mother.

In the video, which police say they also have, several people can be seen pulling a woman away from what is believed to be Wade's pickup truck. The toddler can be seen at a spot in the grass to the right of where the truck was parked while several people argue at the driver's door.

The video pans away from the truck and then screeching tires can be heard and people start screaming and screaming.

Major Brandon Turner told WITN that Wade put the car in gear, jumped the curb and hit his daughter. He then turned around and hit a 35-year-old man who happened to be in the area, Turner said.

The video shows someone running after the pickup truck after the girl was hit and before it hit the other man.

Turner says the man remains in good condition at ECU Health Medical Center.

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