SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) - Police have arrested a suspected hit-and-run driver who plowed through a parking gate at the Santa Monica Courthouse and fatally struck a man who was paying for parking.
KCBS-TV reports (https://cbsloc.al/2mTTNGl ) Absadi Kidane was taken into custody shortly after the crash Tuesday following a struggle with officers. The 21-year-old could face charges including homicide, vehicular manslaughter, felony hit-and-run and DUI. It wasn’t immediately known if he has an attorney.
The victim, who has not been named, died at a hospital.
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Police aren’t sure if Kidane knew the victim. Investigators are asking potential witnesses to come forward as they piece together what led up to the crash.
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Information from: KCBS-TV, https://www.cbs2.com/
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