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Bond was revoked for a Romulus woman after she was charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Westland boy who was struck by a vehicle.
Kimberly Jean Garrett, 39, was arraigned Monday on charges of second-degree murder, operating while intoxicated resulting in death, reckless driving resulting in death, failure to stop at an accident causing serious injury or death and operating while under the influence second offense.
Kayale Fruge, 8, was hit June 20 on Darwin near Delton Court after a vehicle left the roadway and struck him. The vehicle reportedly didn’t stop, but a witness followed a vehicle to a home in the 8800 block of Cromwell in Romulus and called police.
The criminal complaint filed against Garrett was amended after the youngster died June 24 following several days on life support. Garrett is scheduled for a probable cause hearing Thursday with a preliminary examination set for July 9.
An only child, Kayale had just completed second grade at Thorne Intermediate Elementary School in Dearborn Heights. He lived with his mother Sequoia in the neighborhood where he was killed.
A crowd gathered Sunday evening for a vigil to remember Kayale.
The family has established a Go Fund Me account to raise money to pay for the child’s funeral and uncovered medical expenses. Visit gofundme.com/xu5w8f8 to make donations.
A visitation for Kayale has been scheduled for 1-6 p.m. Monday, July 6, at Husband Funeral Home, 2401 S. Wayne Road, Westland. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at New Hope Church, 33640 Michigan Ave., Wayne.
In the wake of Kayale’s death, Whiting said Norwayne needs sidewalks and guard rails to be installed.
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