A college basketball legend and his 18-year-old daughter have been charged after a three-year-old girl was plowed over by the car they were driving near a restaurant on Father’s Day.
Jasmine McFadden, 18, was allegedly driving without a valid license and has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide for the death of Margot Miller-Wilkins.
Her father, former Cleveland State University athlete Kenneth McFadden, 61, was also arrested for an obstruction charge.
He originally told police that he was behind the wheel, but surveillance footage proved otherwise as Jasmine was seen getting out of the driver’s side, police say.
The incident occurred June 21 around 1.30pm at City Barbeque in Beachwood.
A probable cause affidavit stated that Jasmine was behind the wheel of a 2015 Nissan Rogue in the parking lot of a shopping center where the restaurant is located.
The vehicle allegedly crossed a curb, hit a fence and entered the outdoor dining patio of the restaurant where it struck the child and multiple members of the family.
In 911 calls obtained by 19 News, dispatch can be heard asking the caller: ‘Anybody injured?’ The caller replies, ‘it looked like a baby.’
Miller-Wilkins was transported from the scene for medical treatment where she was pronounced dead from her sustained injuries.
Jasmine McFadden, 18, has been charged with aggravated vehicular homicide after backing into 3-year-old Margot Miller-Wilkins on Father’s Day. Her father, Kenneth McFadden, was also arrested and charged
Ken ‘Mouse’ McFadden, a New York native, is one of only four CSU men’s basketball players to ever have his number retired – and entered the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in the first year he was eligible. He is seen here in 1986 speaking about his time at the school
Jasmine – who works at local coffee shop 7 Brew – appeared in Shaker Heights Municipal Court on June 22 with bond set at $100,000.
Her father is scheduled to be arraigned in Shaker Heights Municipal Court on June 29.
The investigation remains active as authorities continue to examine all factors that may have contributed to the crash.
‘The Beachwood Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the child’s family and loved ones. We also recognize the impact of this incident on family members, witnesses, first responders, restaurant employees, and others affected by this tragedy,’ posted a city official in a news release.
City Barbeque said in a statement: ‘We are heartbroken by the tragic incident that occurred at our Beachwood restaurant and extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s loved ones and everyone affected.
The child was killed outside on the patio of City Barbeque in Beachwood, Ohio
McFadden’s team are seen here playing in the 80s. He scored 2,256 points for the Vikings from 1985 to 1989, which was the Cleveland State record for career points scored
‘The safety and well-being of our guests, team members and neighbors remain our highest priority. We are cooperating fully with local authorities as they continue their investigation and are focused on supporting our team and community during this difficult time.
‘The restaurant is currently closed, and we will share updates regarding reopening as appropriate.’
Ken ‘Mouse’ McFadden, a New York native, is one of only four CSU men’s basketball players to ever have his number retired – and entered the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame in the first year he was eligible.
He scored 2,256 points for the Vikings from 1985 to 1989, which was the Cleveland State record for career points scored.
