10-year-old North Carolina girl dies after vehicle hits her

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By Lauren King
The Virginian-Pilot
© January 29, 2008

WINDSOR, N.C.

A 10-year-old girl died Monday evening after being struck by a vehicle near U.S. 17.

Students at Windsor Elementary School were told the news of Jamesha Miller’s death first thing this morning, said Brent Todd, Bertie County Schools spokesman. The school had a moment of silence, then 10 chimes rang in the 4th grader’s honor. After each chime, someone read a character trait that described her.

All of the county’s school counselors are at Windsor Elementary School today to offer grief counseling to students, teachers or staff.

Todd said she was walking to a store when she was struck by the vehicle, but knew no other details about the incident. A message left with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol was not immediately returned.

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Jamesha is in heaven

Submitted by norfolkian on Tue, 01/29/2008 at 4:31 pm.

Rest in peace, Jamesha. I did not know you or your family, but I am sad for your death. May God give strength to your family and friends in their grief.

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