Quick Info
| Profession | Student |
|---|---|
| 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
Seattle Police Department officer Kevin Dave, who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023, was fired by Interim Police Chief Sue Rahr. The termination followed internal review amid public outrage over the incident and related bodycam audio where another officer laughed about the death. This action came after prosecutors declined criminal charges in February 2024 due to lack of evidence for recklessness.
The city of Seattle reached a $29 million settlement with Jaahnavi Kandula's family in a negligence lawsuit filed over her death in a police crash. Kandula, a 23-year-old Indian graduate student, was struck by Officer Kevin Dave speeding at 74 mph in a 25 mph zone without continuous siren use, throwing her 138 feet. City Attorney Erika Evans stated the settlement aims to provide closure to the family.
Do you like Jaahnavi Kandula?
You can vote only once.
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Northeastern University, South Lake Union, Seattle |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Master’s degree in information systems |
Personal Life
| Place of Death | Seattle, United States |
|---|---|
| Age (at the time of death) | 23 Years |
| Death Cause | Car Accident |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status (at the time of death) | Unmarried |
|---|
Family
| Siblings | She was the eldest among her siblings. |
|---|
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. |