Woman accused of fatal hit-and-run that killed 8-year-old laughs during first court appearance

A Florida woman accused of fleeing a crash that killed an 8-year-old boy was seen shaking her head and laughing during her first court appearance Friday as a judge read the charges against her via video conference.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said 30-year-old Victoria Johnson of Winter Haven was arrested Thursday and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death, leaving the scene of a crash with serious bodily injury, tampering with evidence, driving without a license causing death and giving false information to law enforcement officials.

Johnson appeared before a judge Friday during a first appearance hearing held by video conference, where the charges were formally read…

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