An allegedly intoxicated driver who hit and killed highschool tennis star Braun Levi in Manhattan Seashore was charged with homicide Tuesday, authorities mentioned.
Jenia Resha Belt, 33, of Los Angeles additionally faces costs of gross vehicular manslaughter whereas intoxicated and driving with a suspended license, mentioned Pamela Johnson, a spokesperson for the L.A. County district legal professional’s workplace.
Round 12:46 a.m. on Could 4, Belt struck Braun, who was strolling close to Sepulveda Boulevard and 2nd Road, authorities mentioned.
Belt, who was arrested on the scene, had a blood alcohol degree almost twice the authorized restrict and was driving on a suspended license from a previous DUI arrest, in keeping with courtroom data. 4 passengers contained in the automotive fled the realm after the collision.
Belt was launched in June after which apprehended once more months later.
Braun’s dad and mom, who misplaced their residence within the Palisades hearth and relocated to the South Bay, filed a $200-million wrongful dying lawsuit towards Belt in November.
Their son was a standout at Loyola Excessive Faculty and had been slated to play tennis on the College of Virginia. The Levis began the Stay 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.
