Quick Info
| Profession | Student |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1999 |
| Age | 24 years (died on 23, Jan, 2023) |
| Birthplace | Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Date of Death | 23/01/2023 |
Latest News about Jaahnavi Kandula
13/02/2026
Seattle agreed to pay $29 million to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Jaahnavi Kandula’s family over her death in a police crash. The settlement resolved claims connected to the January 2023 incident in which she was struck by Officer Kevin Dave while crossing the street in Seattle.
06/01/2025
Seattle Police Department officer Kevin Dave was fired after an internal review of the crash that killed Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023. The decision followed public outrage over the incident and related bodycam audio in which another officer was heard laughing about her death.
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Bio/Wiki
| Jaahnavi Kandula was a graduate student from India at Northeastern University's Seattle campus, preparing to graduate with a master's in Information Systems in December 2023. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Northeastern University, South Lake Union, Seattle |
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| Educational Qualification | Master’s degree in information systems |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Seattle, United States |
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| Age (at the time of death) | 23 Years |
| Death Cause | Car Accident |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | She was the eldest among her siblings. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Jaahnavi Kandula, an Indian student, was studying in Seattle, United States. She tragically lost her life in 2023 after being hit by a car in Seattle, driven by police officer Kevin Dave. | |
| 2. Her uncle shared that Jaahnavi was raised by her mother alone in Andhra Pradesh, India. | |
| 3. In 2021, Jaahnavi traveled from Bengaluru to the United States for a student exchange program. | |
| 4. On 23 January 2023, the fatal accident occurred when Jaahnavi was struck by a patrol car driven by police officer Kevin Dave in Seattle. | |
| 5. Sources mention that the car was traveling at a high speed of 74 mph (119 kmph) when the accident happened at the intersection of Dexter Avenue North and Thomas Street, throwing Jaahnavi's body more than 100 feet (30 meters) away. | |
| 6. Despite the severity of the incident, the police officer did not face criminal charges due to insufficient evidence. | |
| 7. Northeastern University awarded Jaahnavi her Master’s degree in information systems posthumously in September 2023 and presented it to her family. |