Source: KSTP TV
A 40-year-old man was charged Friday in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Apple Valley on March 6.
Eric James Hunter, of Rosemount, faces two counts of leaving the scene of an accident involving a death and one count of driving after suspension for allegedly fleeing after he hit Joan LeVasseur, 26, at the intersection of Cedar and 153rd Street.
LeVasseur was taken off life support on March 16, and died shortly after. Her family says LeVasseur was deaf and engaged to be married.
Officers questioned Hunter's co-workers, who say he admitted to hitting LeVasseur, according to the criminal complaint.
Police found a car at Hunter's home they believe was the vehicle that hit LeVasseur in late March. According to the search warrant, the Hunter's vehicle has a smashed passenger window and a two-foot hole in the body of the car.
Prosecutors asked for DNA for analysis because they believe the driver of the vehicle would have likely suffered injuries during the incident and that blood could possibly be matched to a potential suspect. The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension says blood from the vehicle matched LeVasseur, according to the complaint.
Driving records show Hunter's license was suspended in October 2008.
If convicted, Hunter faces up to over six years in prison, an $11,000 fine, or both.
She was taken off life support on March 13th, not 16th
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