Seattle settles for $29M with family of student killed by speeding police officer

(The Center Square) – On Tuesday, a judge will decide whether or not to approve a $29 million settlement between the city of Seattle and the family of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old graduate student from India who, in January 2023, was struck and killed by a police SUV speeding at 74 mph in a 25 mph zone.

The parties filed a notice of settlement in King County Superior Court on Feb. 6, as first reported by PubliCola.

Officer Kevin Dave struck Kandula in a crosswalk while responding to a call. Dashcam footage showed Dave was driving significantly over the speed limit and was not continuously using his siren.

The incident gained further notoriety when video footage came out showing Seattle Police Officers Guild Vice President Daniel Auderer on a phone call conf...