Cameron Brenneman, 12, Dies After Being Hit By Sister's Truck

UPDATE: A report by the Orlando Sentinel says authorities believe Cameron got in the truck, but had not fully closed the door before Malecki began to pull away. Lieutenant Kenny Hayes told the paper the sister may have gotten startled and pushed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing Cameron to be thrown from the truck. Criminal charges against Malecki have been ruled out, but authorities have yet to decide if she will be cited for a traffic violation.

Tragedy struck Ormond Beach Middle School Wednesday when 18-year-old Mckensie Malecki lost control of her truck and accidentally killed her brother, 12-year-old Cameron Brenneman, while he was waiting to be picked up from the Florida school, WFTV reports.

Brenneman was waiting in a cul-de-sac with around 30 of his peers when his sister's truck crashed into him as other students watched in horror.

"She got out of the truck and she went and grabbed Cameron and picked him up," Nick Gugger, one of Brenneman's classmates, told the station. "I cried for maybe an hour ... I don't think I'll ever forget that."

Grief counselors will be at the Florida middle school to help students cope with the loss.

Malecki's truck hit Brenneman before striking another vehicle and crashing into a concrete utility pole, Central Florida News 13 reports.

Following the accident, Brenneman was immediately taken to Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach, where he was pronounced dead.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, investigations are still underway to determine why Malecki lost control of the truck.

Comments

[CanadjunBeef]

08:56 PM on 01/14/2012

This is why we have graduated licensing in my province. Inexperienced drivers can be a menace. Although, to be fair, no worse than some fully-licensed drivers who think themselves invincible. Famous last words include, "I can drive in any weather with this four-wheel drive."

[joannetheresa]

08:38 AM on 01/14/2012

such a sad scernario. my prayers for the family.

[Jennifer Zirn]

02:12 PM on 01/13/2012

The poor family. I hope the girl will be able to realize it was an accident and to make something of her life. Hopefully the family will also be able to forgive her, too.

My thoughts go out to her and her family.

[lisac109]

01:09 PM on 01/13/2012

So sad to see this on AOL at all. This happened right around the corner from my home, the whole family is devastated, and the poor girl has reporters knocking on her door and asking how she feels. It was a horrific chain of small errors by a young driver which ended in unspeakable tragedy.

[angelsandpixies]

12:22 PM on 01/13/2012

This is so sad! Also, I am confused about what happened: First: "authorities believe Cameron got in the truck, but had not fully closed the door before Malecki began to pull away."
Then it states: "Brenneman was waiting in a cul-de-sac with around 30 of his peers when his sister's truck crashed into him as other students watched in horror."
Two different scenarios, both separate scenarios. The bottom line is a sister accidently killed her little brother. How awful for her, for the boy and for her whole family. Was she texting? Only she knows for sure. Prayers go out to eveyone involved.

[Solarluna]

01:02 PM on 01/13/2012

According to the link provided in the article- Investigators think Malecki had parked behind another truck and that Cameron got into the truck but had not fully closed the door when his sister began to pull away, Lt. Kenny Hayes said.

Her truck sideswiped the other truck as she pulled away. Investigators think Malecki may have been startled and accidentally pushed the accelerator instead of the brake.

The truck lurched forward and Cameron was thrown through the open door and was run over, Hayes said Thursday.

The truck then crossed the street and struck the concrete pole

[Topdown1]

12:03 PM on 01/13/2012

I guess Huff post just doesn't care how poorly their articles are written. They have done it time and time again. I guess as long as they can collect a paycheck they are ok with the poor quality they produce. Come on Huff Post, where's your pride? Aren't you embarrassed to put out tripe like this?

[jroman62]

12:43 PM on 01/13/2012

You don't have to read it.

[Solarluna]

12:59 PM on 01/13/2012

Apparently Huffpost doesn't have to proofread what they write either. What's your point, again?

[robertstone1robert]

11:44 AM on 01/13/2012

Whatever any one says is in vain. Nothing can bring back this unfortunate kid. He's gone forever. We treat our traffic laws with a laxity. Perhaps, we need someone behind the wheel who is settled, doesn't get flustered or panicked. I honestly don't know.

[sparkybrown7877]

11:43 AM on 01/13/2012

Does not matter if the article was not well written, the boy is dead and the sister will have to live with that for the rest of her life. My thoughts are with the boy and the boy's family. What a tragedy!

[the glam]

11:32 AM on 01/13/2012

I agree - this is very poorly written and the scenario of the update doesn't make sense to me.

[joannetheresa]

08:37 AM on 01/14/2012

agree. huffpost is just ghetto.

[dalbax2]

11:09 AM on 01/13/2012

Thoughts and prayers going to all those involved.

[nbrickey]

10:49 AM on 01/13/2012

Pray for this girl and her family. they need all the support they can get right now.

[Mouse223]

10:44 AM on 01/13/2012

God.....To live with that reality for the rest of your life.....::hugs:: It was an accident. Don't blame yourself.

[Adam Dray]

10:29 AM on 01/13/2012

...This is a horribly written article I mean wow!!! First it states
"Lieutenant Kenny Hayes told the paper the sister may have gotten startled and pushed the accelerator instead of the brake, causing Cameron to be thrown from the truck"

Which the whole paragraph was a bit wonky. Then it goes to state ,

"Tragedy struck Ormond Beach Middle School Wednesday when 18-year-old Mckensie Malecki lost control of her truck and accidentally killed her brother, 12-year-old Cameron Brenneman, while he was waiting to be picked up from the Florida school, WFTV reports. "

So um which is it, he was thrown from the truck AND hit by his sister? This entire story is written like a 2nd grader..except worse...Please PROOF READ your articles to at least make sure they were written SOMEWHAT correctly..and stop having more than 1 person write a 3-4 paragraph article too, obviously they're getting confused!

[xxl9845xx]

10:55 AM on 01/13/2012

I totally agree. I couldn't make heads or tails of this story.

[lobsta79]

12:41 PM on 01/13/2012

It's called an UPDATE - the update is at the top, the original story is at the bottom

[Adam Dray]

01:01 PM on 01/13/2012

Okay and that STILL makes no sense then...........so it's an update that is completely wonkers as well

[karaanne90]

10:21 AM on 01/13/2012

wow :( So sad

[rkeeeballs]

10:20 AM on 01/13/2012

Sounds like a terrible accident, Things of this nature do happen...sad ..She will carry that burden for life...She should find forgiveness in church...God knows she didn't do it intentionally. Our prayers for her brother and family....and her !......amen ..

[Nick SketchCat Wilson]

07:09 PM on 01/13/2012

Every time I go to church I get offended. Baptist's preach hell for 99% of the Earth's up to now population.