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Repeat Drunk Driver Arrested for Tennis Star's Death
25 Dec
Summary
- Repeat drunk driver Jenia Resha Belt arrested seven months after fatal crash.
- Victim Braun Levi was a promising 18-year-old tennis star.
- Belt's blood alcohol level was double the legal limit during the collision.
Jenia Resha Belt, 33, faces murder charges seven months after allegedly killing 18-year-old tennis player Braun Levi. The fatal incident occurred on May 4th when Belt, driving with a blood alcohol level double the legal limit, struck Levi as he walked with a friend in Manhattan Beach. Levi was a three-time captain of his high school tennis team and was set to play for the University of Virginia.
Manhattan Beach Police reported that the impact caused catastrophic injuries, and Levi was pronounced dead at a local hospital. His family had recently relocated to the area after losing their home in the Palisades Fire. Belt is also charged with gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and driving with a suspended license, having had her license suspended in January 2024.
Levi's parents have filed a $200 million wrongful death lawsuit, with proceeds intended for the "Live Like Braun Foundation." This foundation supports public tennis centers and raises awareness about impaired driving. The lawsuit alleges Belt consumed excessive alcohol at a bar before driving, knowing she would operate a vehicle.
