Kevin Dave, the officer that struck and killed college student Jaahnavi Kandula on January 26, 2023, was fired on Monday, the Seattle Police Department announce
Jaahnavi Kandula, who was hit and killed by a Seattle Police Department officer driving in 2023. A demonstration is planned for Sept. 24, 2024 with calls for charges against the officer who is still employed with the department.
5.001 - Standards and Duties, 5.001-POL-2. Employees Must Adhere to Laws, City Policy, and Department Policy 13.030 - Emergency Vehicle Operations, 13.030-POL-4. Officers Use Emergency Lights for Emergency Response According to the report, Dave did not have his siren activated at the time of the collision. Instead, the officer "chirped" his siren at the intersection. He did have his emergency lights on, according to the SPD.
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