Rockford man charged in Chicago hit-and-run that killed mother, child celebrating Juneteenth in 2021

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Rockford man charged in hit-and-run that killed mother, child
A Rockford man is charged in a Chicago hit-and-run that killed a mother and her child on Juneteenth 2021.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Rockford man is now in custody and charged in a hit-and-run that killed a mother and child during Juneteenth celebrations in 2021.

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Tevin Gray is facing multiple felony charges, including two counts of reckless homicide. Police said the 27-year-old was speeding when crashed into the Taylor family's van at 39th and State on June 19, 2021.

Selina Taylor, 32, was killed in the crash. Her 3-month-old son Sebastian Jr., died from his injuries two days later.

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Taylor's husband and 12-year-old son survived, though her older son was ejected from the back seat of the car and had to fight for his life in the hospital.