Avishkar Padhye, 29, was arrested Sept. 11, 2008 after running a red light and colliding into the side of a taxicab.
The auto accident, which involved four cars, killed the taxi driver and sent one individual to the hospital where he suffered minor injuries.
Driver Arrested On Suspicion of Manslaughter
According to Richard French, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department, the driver, Avishkar Padhye, 29, is being held in lieu of $100,000 bail on suspicion of manslaughter.
Padhy allegedly ran a red light at a Hollywood intersection at approximately 2:30 a.m. Witnesses say his BMW slammed into the left side of the taxicab, which sent it flying into two other cars.
The initial impact of the BMW killed the taxi driver on impact. The taxi driver was identified as 33-year-old, Karen Karapetyan.
(Source: Los Angeles Times)
Have you lost a loved one in an auto accident caused by the negligence of another? If so, you should contact us immediately to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney who will guide you through this emotional time and ensure you and your family get the compensation you deserve.
Search for a Personal Injury lawyer in your state or province by using the forms to the right.
Let us help you locate a personal injury attorney. Enter the zip code in which you were injured below.
USA ZIP
For Canadian Law Firms