A tragic incident occurred in Atlantic County when a 26-year-old man, Edward Johnston, admitted to causing a deadly crash that killed 8-year-old Javier Velez. Johnston was drunk and speeding at 107 miles per hour when he crashed into a parked car in which the boy was asleep. The boy’s father and brother were outside the vehicle as they were ending a fishing outing. Johnston pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and is expected to receive a 15-year prison sentence, with over 12 years to be served before becoming eligible for parole. The sentencing will take place on May 13 in Superior Court in Atlantic County. This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of drunk driving and the devastating consequences it can have on innocent lives. The community mourns the loss of young Javier Velez and hopes that justice will be served in this case.
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