Fort Lawn boy dies after falling from stolen truck

12/31/08

A 7-year-old South Carolina boy has died after he fell from a stolen pickup truck.The (Rock Hill) Herald reported John Jerchon Bailey Jr. of Fort Lawn died on state Highway 9 on Monday afternoon after he fell from the cab of the truck.Fort Lawn Police Chief Mike Revels said authorities don’t know how the boy fell.Revels said police have charged 17-year-old Antonio Celey Jr. with driving without a license. He said more charges are expected.Officials said George Katergaris left his pickup at his restaurant in Fort Lawn on Sunday afternoon. He reported it was gone when he went to the restaurant Monday.

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