Protestors call for Seattle police officer who hit, killed Jaahnavi Kandula to be fired

SPD Officer Kevin Dave is facing a traffic citation and has filed paperwork to contest the ticket, according to court records.

SEATTLE — There are renewed calls from protestors to see the Seattle Police Department fire a police officer over the death of Jaahnavi Kandula. She was hit by the officer while crossing the street in January 2023. 

An investigation into the deadly crash found Officer Kevin Dave should not face any criminal charges. Instead, the officer got a traffic citation for negligent driving and a little more than a $5,000 fine. 

According to court records, Dave and his attorney have filed paperwork to

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