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Florida Woman Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run of Children

3/15/2026

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Victoria Johnson, 30, of Winter Haven, Florida, faces charges including leaving the scene of a fatal hit-and-run after a crash that killed an 8-year-old and injured a 10-year-old.
The children were crossing after a church event when they were struck.
Johnson was under meth influence and initially claimed the vehicle was stolen.
Co-defendants Charles Cory Stewart and Mya Bass were charged with resisting arrest.
Boswell Elementary School mourns the loss, underscoring the community impact.

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Story summary

Victoria Johnson, 30, of Winter Haven, Florida, faces charges including leaving the scene of a fatal hit-and-run after a crash that killed an 8-year-old and injured a 10-year-old.
The children were crossing after a church event when they were struck.
Johnson was under meth influence and initially claimed the vehicle was stolen.
Co-defendants Charles Cory Stewart and Mya Bass were charged with resisting arrest.
Boswell Elementary School mourns the loss, underscoring the community impact.