Hammond Woman Charged After Children Fall From Moving Vehicle

Hammond Woman Charged After Children Fall From Moving Vehicle

Sierra Najae Johnson, 23, of Hammond, is charged in Lake County after police say she drove a vehicle while multiple children were hanging off the back, causing them to fall and suffer serious injuries. According to court documents, the incident occurred on February 14, 2026, in the 6200 block of Van Buren Avenue in Hammond. Police say three juveniles — ages 10, 10, and 9 — were standing on the rear bumper of a Dodge Nitro, holding onto the lift …