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Teen charged in 'jump the car' game that left 16-year-old dead

High school basketball standout Kobe Thomas was struck and killed by a car. (Credit: Channel 2 Action News)
High school basketball standout Kobe Thomas was struck and killed by a car. (Credit: Channel 2 Action News)
By Raisa Habersham
Oct 13, 2016

A teenager was charged with vehicular homicide Thursday in a “jump the car” accident that left a 16-year-old dead, according to a media report.

The teen, whose name has not been released, also faces reckless driving and violation of provisional license in connection with Kobe Thomas' death, the Rome News-Tribune reported.

Thomas died Sunday after he was struck by a car allegedly driven by the teen. Thomas was playing “jump the car” with a group of friends when the incident happened. The game involves jumping over a car as someone drives toward you.

Thomas was a student and standout basketball player at Model High School after transferring from Pepperell High. A vigil was held for him Monday.

A full police report is expected to be complete Friday.

RELATED: Teenager dies trying to jump over a moving car

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Raisa Habersham is the Intown Atlanta hyperlocal reporter for The Atlanta-Journal Constitution.

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