A 22-year-old Omaha man who is charged with failing to stop and render aid after allegedly striking a woman with his vehicle will stand trial in Douglas County District Court.
Davon Barnes is accused of striking 19-year-old Danayjha Britt on June 29 near 24th and Decatur Streets. Britt was taken to an Omaha hospital where she died.
Barnes, who is free after posting 10% of $100,000 in bail, waived his right to a preliminary hearing Monday and will stand trial. Security video from the scene showed an orange Dodge Charger with black racing stripes struck Britt before leaving the scene, according to an arrest affidavit.Â
An attorney for Barnes contacted police to arrange his surrender. Barnes, according to the affidavit, told investigators he was northbound on 24th Street and thought the street was clear of pedestrians.Â
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Barnes allegedly told investigators he knew he hit someone and "fled because he was scared." After receiving messages on social media indicating the person had died, Barnes contacted an attorney.Â
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