Mother sentenced for running over 8-year-old daughter while playing ‘game’ with her
SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU/Gray News) - A mother who was convicted of running over her 8-year-old daughter at an apartment complex in Indiana last August will serve four years in jail.
The incident happened on Aug. 29, 2024, at Cedar Glen Apartments in South Bend.
Police say the victim’s 6-year-old sibling told investigators it was part of a game the mother, 27-year-old Jasmine White, routinely plays where she races kids to the car, locks the doors and acts as though she is going to leave them behind.
The 6-year-old said White was driving faster than normal this time around before the 8-year-old was run over while holding onto the door handle. She ended up in critical condition.
White initially pleaded not guilty to her charges, but she later reached a plea deal in January.
White will serve four years at St. Joseph County Jail with work release and probation for two years after being let out.
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