The city of Seattle has agreed to a Rs 262 crore settlement with the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, an Indian student killed by a speeding police officer in 2023. The case sparked outrage and raised concerns over police accountability
Kandula, a Northeastern University student in South Lake Union, was fatally struck by a Seattle Police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave at a pedestrian crossing on the night of January 23 last year.
He was reacting to media reports on the decision of the local prosecutor's office not to press charges against the Seattle police officer who was responsible for her death, citing lack of evidence.
FOX13 Seattle reported on Wednesday that the King County Prosecutor's Office announced they will not pursue criminal charges against Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave
According to The Seattle Times, the Seattle Police Department (SPD) has officially stated that Officer Daniel Auderer has been reassigned to a non-operational role as of Thursday.
On January 23, 23-year-old Kandula was hit by a police vehicle driven by Officer Kevin Dave while she was crossing a street. At the time, he was traveling at a speed of 74 mph (over 119 km/h) en route to a drug overdose call.
"#JaahnaviKandula. We didn't know each other but I know that as a student preparing to make a place for herself in the world, your potential was limitless and your value immeasurable," the actor penned on Instagram.
Minister KTR implored US Ambassador Eric Garcetti to address the issue with US government officials and ensure justice for the family of 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula
On January 23, Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Northeastern University student on the South Lake Union campus, was struck by a Seattle Police vehicle driven by Kevin Dave near Dexter Avenue North and Thomas Street.
