Tampa teacher charged in hit-and-run accident

Thursday, April 29, 2004

TAMPA, Fla. -- Nearly a month after stepping forward and apologizing, an elementary school teacher was charged Wednesday in a hit-and-run that left two young brothers dead and their two siblings injured. Jennifer Porter, 28, was charged with leaving the scene of a deadly accident, an offense that carries up to 15 years in prison. The dance teacher was released on $7,500 bail. The March 31 accident killed Bryant Wilkins, 13, and Durantae Caldwell, 3. An 8-year-old sister and 2-year-old brother were injured. In a news conference earlier this month, Porter admitted through her attorney that she was involved in the accident. He said she was too afraid to stop.

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