Wichita, Kansas
February 12, 2012
Agencies: Wichita Police Department Kansas
Cause of death: Vehicular
Last updated: about 3 years ago
A speeding local police car without lights or siren struck and killed Bhakta as she crossed the street. In June 2013 the family settled with the city for $300K, noting that the 12-year-old had been tested for drugs but the officer at fault had not been. The same officer struck and seriously injured another pedestrian in a June 2012 high speed chase.