NJ Boy, 8, Once Appeared On Tonight Show, Killed In Jersey City

An 8-year-old boy who was a member of the Honey Bees double Dutch troupe, and once appeared on The Tonight Show, was struck and killed on Saturday, authorities said.

Jerry "Prince Bee" Grant was struck by a vehicle near Christopher Columbus Drive and Grove Street in Jersey City, according to News12.

Honey Bees founder Takeria Clark told The Jersey Journal the troupe was in downtown Jersey City raising money for uniforms and for fees for a show at The Apollo and other tournaments.

"We all stopped at the corner and Jerry heard 'go' from another jumper and ran in the street," Clark told the publication. "The car was going so fast. It hit him so hard."

Witnesses told the publication that Jerry was walking with a group of mostly girls wearing black and yellow, the group's signature ensemble.

Jerry was among several Honey Bees to appear on "The Tonight Show" in August when the team showed off their moves following its national championship win, according to nj.com.

A grandfather of a 7-year-old girl, Ferreira told nj.com he was shaken up by the crash. "It's sad," he said.

Officials are not classifying the crash as a hit-and-run, and told nj.com that the driver is cooperating with the investigation. About an hour after the crash, the driver could be seen still sitting in his car.

We'll have more information as it comes in.

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