“She is dead,” Auderer said in the video, before laughing. He could also be heard referring to Kandula as just “a regular person” before saying, “Yeah, just write a check.”
“$11,000. She was 26 anyway. She had limited value,” he said.
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According to the outlets, Auderer had been the drug-recognition officer assigned to determine whether Dave had been under the influence when he hit Kandula. He mentioned in the call that he determined Dave was “going 50 [miles an hour],” which was “not out of control” for a driver.
Daniel Auderer caught on tape saying Jaahnavi Kandula’s life had “limited value”.Seattle Police Department/youtube
Seattle Police Department/youtube
“Recognizing the public concern around this video, SPD is putting out this video in the interest of transparency, but consistent with City law, SPD reserves any comment on the substance pending the completion of OPA’s investigation,” the department said in its statement alongside the video.
Their statement went on to say that the SPD “has been in touch with the family of the victim” and that they “extend our deepest sympathy for this tragic collision.”
Photo of Jaahnavi Kandula at an SPD Fight for Justice protest and rally on Jan. 29, 2023.James Anderson/Alamy
James Anderson/Alamy
They added, “Jaahnavi is a beloved daughter and beyond any dollar value for her mother and family. We firmly believe that every human life is invaluable and not be belittled, especially during a tragic loss.”
The SPD did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Thursday.
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“The people of Seattle deserve better from a police department that is charged with fostering trust with the community and ensuring public safety,” the CPC added.
source: people.com
