An allegedly intoxicated driver who hit and killed highschool tennis star Braun Levi in Manhattan Seaside was charged with homicide Tuesday, authorities mentioned.
Jenia Resha Belt, 33, of Los Angeles additionally faces expenses of gross vehicular manslaughter whereas intoxicated and driving with a suspended license, mentioned Pamela Johnson, a spokesperson for the L.A. County district lawyer’s workplace.
Round 12:46 a.m. on Could 4, Belt struck Braun, who was strolling close to Sepulveda Boulevard and 2nd Avenue, authorities mentioned.
Belt, who was arrested on the scene, had a blood alcohol stage practically twice the authorized restrict and was driving on a suspended license from a previous DUI arrest, in accordance with court docket information. 4 passengers contained in the automobile fled the world after the collision.
Belt was launched in June after which apprehended once more months later.
Braun’s dad and mom, who misplaced their dwelling within the Palisades hearth and relocated to the South Bay, filed a $200-million wrongful demise lawsuit towards Belt in November.
Their son was a standout at Loyola Excessive College and had been slated to play tennis on the College of Virginia. The Levis began the Dwell Like Braun Basis in his reminiscence.
Belt is in custody on $2 million bail and is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, Johnson mentioned.
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman and Jennifer Levi, Braun’s mom, plan to debate the fees at a information convention Monday.
Occasions workers author Clara Harter contributed to this report.
