Police Officer Keeps Promise to 6 Year Old Hit By Car

When 6-year-old Jaquez McKinze was critically injured after being struck by a car at 300 North Willow Street, Officer Josh Wright made him a promise if Jaquez promised to get better.

Now that Jaquez is home with his family, Officer Wright fulfilled his end of that bargain recently spent the day with Jaquez as promised.

Jaquez’ recovery has been a giant hurdle to overcome after suffering a broken femur, collar and pelvic bone and puncturing one of his lungs in the accident.

He was hospitalized for two months during his recovery but he’s learning to triumph over his tragedy according to his mother, Kaynesha Steward.

“He’s moving a lot better and learning to communicate more,” Steward said. He still isn’t able to walk and is currently waiting on a wheel chair so that he can have more mobility.

Nonetheless, Steward said they’ve received numerous calls and well wishes on Jaquez’ recovery and that he’s anxious to go back to Orchard Knob Elementary to visit with friends.