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Actor's Husband Arrested for Hit-and-Run in Florida

12/18/2025

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Summary

Story summary

James Bailey, husband of actress Devon Aoki, faces a hit-and-run charge after allegedly striking a scooter rider's foot in a Coral Gables, Florida crosswalk with a white Audi SQ7 SUV.
Video evidence shows rider's foot trapped under the vehicle as he pleaded for help.
Bailey fled, was arrested at his $9.1 million mansion, and booked for hit-and-run causing serious bodily injury and resisting arrest, then released on a $7,500 bond.

History

Historical Context

In 2009, California responded to over 4,000 reported hit-and-run incidents by enacting stricter laws to enhance driver accountability and impose harsher penalties for fleeing the scene. This legislative change reflects ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety and the effectiveness of existing traffic laws, as highlighted by recent incidents like James Bailey's in Coral Gables, prompting discussions on necessary reforms.

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Story summary

James Bailey, husband of actress Devon Aoki, faces a hit-and-run charge after allegedly striking a scooter rider's foot in a Coral Gables, Florida crosswalk with a white Audi SQ7 SUV.
Video evidence shows rider's foot trapped under the vehicle as he pleaded for help.
Bailey fled, was arrested at his $9.1 million mansion, and booked for hit-and-run causing serious bodily injury and resisting arrest, then released on a $7,500 bond.

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