A Seattle police officer who hit and killed a 23-year-old student from India in a crosswalk nearly two years ago has been fired for dangerous driving, city officials said on Tuesday. Police officer Kevin Dave was driving 74 mph (119 kph) in a 25 mph (40 kph) zone when he fatally struck graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023 as she was walking in the city's South Lake Union neighborhood,

Seattle’s interim police chief on Monday fired the officer who fatally struck a 23-year-old graduate student from India with his patrol vehicle in January 2023 while responding to a call.

A Seattle officer, Kevin Dave, was fired for dangerous driving that led to the death of 23-year-old Jaahnavi Kandula. The case attracted international attention due to misconduct by another officer and has resulted in a legal battle seeking damages.