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Repeat Offender Arrested After Fatal Hit-and-Run Crashes

1/10/2026

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Ahkeyajahnique Owens, a 24-year-old from Southern California, was arrested January 10 after two fatal crashes, with police not disclosing their causes.
Owens had been released on bail for killing a bicyclist in Long Beach on October 6.
In a January 4 hit-and-run, Owens killed Gilberto Lopez and Bobbi Smith, injuring three others.
Owens turned herself in and was booked on $200,000 bail.
Authorities say Owens may face additional charges from January crash, supported by video evidence.

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Story summary

Ahkeyajahnique Owens, a 24-year-old from Southern California, was arrested January 10 after two fatal crashes, with police not disclosing their causes.
Owens had been released on bail for killing a bicyclist in Long Beach on October 6.
In a January 4 hit-and-run, Owens killed Gilberto Lopez and Bobbi Smith, injuring three others.
Owens turned herself in and was booked on $200,000 bail.
Authorities say Owens may face additional charges from January crash, supported by video evidence.