An allegedly intoxicated driver who hit and killed highschool tennis star Braun Levi in Manhattan Seaside was charged with homicide Tuesday, authorities stated.
Jenia Resha Belt, 33, of Los Angeles additionally faces fees of gross vehicular manslaughter whereas intoxicated and driving with a suspended license, stated 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 Road, authorities stated.
Belt, who was arrested on the scene, had a blood alcohol degree practically twice the authorized restrict and was driving on a suspended license from a previous DUI arrest, in response to court docket data. 4 passengers contained in the automotive fled the world after the collision.
Belt was launched in June after which apprehended once more months later.
Braun’s mother and father, who misplaced their dwelling within the Palisades hearth and relocated to the South Bay, filed a $200-million wrongful loss of life 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 Reside Like Braun Basis in his reminiscence.
Belt is in custody on $2 million bail and is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday, Johnson stated.
Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman and Jennifer Levi, Braun’s mom, plan to debate the costs at a information convention Monday.
Occasions employees author Clara Harter contributed to this report.
