People in Burlington are in shock over the hit and run death of a little girl. Police say Jayne Hounslow, 8, was struck and killed in the parking lot of Burlington Central school on Wednesday night and the driver left the scene. A 21-year-old man was arrested a short time later.
Throughout the day people placed flowers outside the school along with balloons, stuffed animals, and even a chocolate bar.
Police say Jayne had just been dropped off at the entrance to the parking lot for a school theatre event Wednesday night. She was crossing the driveway when she was hit. Police say the driver of the vehicle didn’t stop but drive off.
Witnesses provided the licence plate of the vehicle. The 21-year-old man was arrested nearby and a large SUV was impounded.
On Thursday, the Halton District School Board (HDSB) was providing counselling for children at Burlington Central elementary school and the high school next door.
Police say the 21-year-old suspect was charged with failing to stop after an accident causing death and say there could be more charges.
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So sad RIP
RIP young girl. You deserved so much better. Shame on that hit and run offender!!!
The parents were super negligent in dropping off their 8 year old to the entrance of the parking lot, instead of the entrance to the building! She was ALONE, at night, in a driveway! Smh RIP sweet little angel.
This is so sad, RIP little Angel. Heartbroken 😢
death penalty to the driver in his cell i hope.
Why don’t they mention the name of the negligent probably high as a kite 21 year old driver?
Rest in peace sweet angel! Condolences to her family.
Black did it?
Very very sad, these school zones are jammed with vehicles twice per day and traffic can be chaotic.
Police spokesperson didn't mention substance testing for the hit & run driver.
No name mentioned either.
Unless he is liberal?
Why someone would be driving so fast in a parking lot that's caused the death of a young girl? These young people think they owned the street and don't care about the consequences. My thoughts and prayers goes out to the friends and families of that eight year old girl. May her soul R.I.P.
Unbelievably tragic!
Unfortunately the driver will get a slap on the wrist for this because our justice system is a joke.
Let's hope the driver who decided to take off gets the punishment they deserve, because no family deserves to go through this.
My condolences 🎉😢❤
Heaven gained an amazing Angel ❤😢❤
Such an avoidable accident. So sad. Condolences to her family and friends. 😢
Wow, didn't you know that children die every day
When the wife and I enter a parking lot we crawl slowly.
We see other people race in the parking lot.
SLOW DOWN as people are walking around.
What a love how dreadful my heart is broken for her parents. God be with the parents and grandparents and families something has to be done with these drivers
My deepest sympathy to Jayne's family and friends. Heartbroken over the loss of your sweet little girl.
Can not help but to wonder why he was even in the parking lot. Too young to have school age children.
100% immigrant
Diverse driver.blick
If you own SUV please install a front camera and display for your front blind spot.
RIP little Angel,This is so sad.
How can you hit a child and drive away.
I'm willing to bet this person has a very dark past…
Cant believe this happened at MY school. 😢
Give us a name and picture of the ape who did this?
Who are yiou people protecting?
If it were a white guy we would get full disclosure.
What a heartbreaking incident. 😢 peace upon her soul 😢
Why hasn't his name been released.
Could be facing other charges? He better be, you don't get to run over kids in school parking lots and speed away to only get a slap on the wrist.
Dont think for a moment that man wanted to do this his life is over too !!
A 21 year old, driving a large SUV, pretty much says it all.
RIP BEAUTIFUL ANGEL my nephew was in the after school program with her.
Slow down in parking lots 😳😭☠️RIP