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September 25, 2007

12-year-old injured in hit-and-run now in fair condition

The 12-year old boy who was critically injured during a hit-and-run accident on Sept. 9th in Providence is now in fair condition at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, according to a spokeswoman.

Eric Jimenez was hurt when, the police say, 26-year-old Dennis Cherry veered off the road, striking Eric and his 8-year-old brother Ivan, who died of his injuries.

Cherry, who turned himself in, is scheduled to be in District Court, Providence, today for a violation hearing on a misdemeanor weapons charge. He is tentatively scheduled to face two charges of leaving the scene of an accident with death or injury resulting – a felony – in early November.

Eric Jimenez was in critical condition for about one and a half weeks after the accident. Although the hospital cannot give out information about his specific condition, Fair is described by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act as “Vital signs are stable and within normal limits. Patient is conscious, but may be uncomfortable. Indicators are favorable.”

People who want to donate to the Ivan Jimenez Memorial Fund can make a check out to the fund and indicate that it is intended for account number 91853493 at Citizens Bank. Checks may be dropped off at any Citizens branch office in Rhode Island or Massachusetts or mailed to 333 West River Ave., Providence, 02909.

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 10:04 AM | Permalink

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