Case Moved for Man Charged in Crash That Killed Boy

A 23-year-old Hartford man who was charged with negligent homicide in connection with a crash in East Hartford in April that killed an 8-year-old boy appeared in court on Wednesday and his case has been moved.

Police said two cars crashed near 285 Burnside Avenue in East Hartford at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 and 8-year-old Carlos Hernandez was struck by a car. He later died at Connecticut Children's Medical Center.

In May, police arrested Joel Oviedo-Garcia, 23, of Hartford, in connection with the two-car crash and charged him with negligent homicide and traveling too fast for conditions.

Eight year old Carlos Hernandez’s death has shaken the community.

Another driver involved in the two-car crash, Hawa Pabai, was charged with evading responsibility in connection to the crash, police said.

Pabai pleaded not guilty and is due back in court on July 27.

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