Name: 'It's a victory': Activists react to firing of SPD officer 2 years after he hit, killed woman
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'It's a victory': Activists react to firing of SPD officer 2 years after he hit, killed woman

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The Seattle Police Department (SPD) officer who hit and killed a woman while responding to a call was fired from the department Monday, Jan. 6. According to a letter sent to the department, Officer Kevin Dave was found to have violated several SPD policies during the incident. On Jan. 23, 2023, Dave was responding to a drug overdose call when he hit and killed 23-year-old college student Jaahnavi Kandula. In an investigation into the incident, it was discovered Dave was driving upwards of 74 mph in a 25 mph zone. Kandula entered a crosswalk and was seen in dash camera video running in the crosswalk moments before the deadly impact. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/officer-hit-killed-jaanhavi-kandula-fired-seattle-police-department/281-0adee96b-1e74-4231-bca6-6741d3042058

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