SEATTLE (AP) — A Seattle man has been charged with hit and run and theft of the vehicle of an off-duty Seattle police officer after she was fatally struck by a car. The Seattle Times reports Roger Lee Owens Jr. was arrested last week on suspicion of stealing Officer Alexandra “Lexi” Harris’ personal vehicle. Prosecutors say Owens was driving a van involved in a three-car collision on Interstate 5 on June 13 when Harris stopped to help and the driver of a fourth car wasn’t able to stop and hit Harris. Police say Owens stole Harris’ vehicle and also her backpack. Police say Owens told detectives when she was hit, he panicked and took her vehicle.
Man charged with stealing cop’s vehicle after fatal hit, run
