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Latvian National Admits Killing 12-Year-Old Boy in West Midlands Hit-and-Run
The 23-year-old admitted causing death by dangerous driving after fleeing to Latvia, and prosecutors said he was traveling above 70mph.
- On Thursday, 23-year-old Dolars Aleksanders pleaded guilty at Warwick Crown Court to causing the death of 12-year-old Keaton Slater, who died on June 14, 2024, after being struck on Radford Road in Coventry.
- Following the collision, Aleksanders fled to Latvia, prompting a long-running inquiry by West Midlands Police and Europol that resulted in his extradition to the UK last month.
- West Midlands Police reported Aleksanders drove a black BMW at more than 70mph when he struck Slater, then abandoned the vehicle more than six miles away about 20 minutes later.
- Slater's parents stated, "Finally having justice means that Keaton's life and the circumstances surrounding his death have been acknowledged," while Detective Chief Inspector Sam Lewis, who led the investigation, emphasized the defendant's "selfish and reckless actions."
- Judge Matthew Walsh adjourned sentencing to November 13, warning Aleksanders to expect "a very long" prison term; the defendant intends to appear via videolink from HMP Dovegate.
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