Woman charged in connection with hit-and-run that killed St. Thomas student
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Key Points:
- Gabryrella Marie Liebgott, 22, has been charged with two counts of criminal vehicular homicide related to a hit-and-run that killed University of St. Thomas senior Seham Hassen on March 22 in Minneapolis.
- Surveillance footage and witness statements indicate Liebgott struck Hassen with her vehicle, then fled the scene; evidence including blood and victim’s clothing was found on the suspect vehicle at an auto shop.
- Liebgott was seen driving erratically before the crash and was with two women who confirmed she knew she hit a person but chose to speed away instead of stopping.
- Authorities arrested Liebgott on Friday after she failed to turn herself in despite encouragement from others, and prosecutors noted her prior convictions for traffic-related offenses.
- Minneapolis Police Chief O’Hara expressed condolences to the victim’s family and praised investigators for bringing the suspect to justice.
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