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Seattle Settles $29M for Student's Fatal Police Incident

2/12/2026

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Seattle reached a $29 million settlement with Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student from India, and her family, for the 2023 death involving Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave, who drove 74 mph in a 25 mph zone with lights and siren.
The settlement followed public outrage after remarks by Officer Daniel Auderer, who was fired.
Prosecutors did not file felony charges.
About $20 million is covered by the city's insurance.

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Seattle reached a $29 million settlement with Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student from India, and her family, for the 2023 death involving Seattle Police Officer Kevin Dave, who drove 74 mph in a 25 mph zone with lights and siren.
The settlement followed public outrage after remarks by Officer Daniel Auderer, who was fired.
Prosecutors did not file felony charges.
About $20 million is covered by the city's insurance.