scheduled tribe. Lewis County, Mo. (KMOV.com) — A verdict against a former St. Louis County police officer charged with the death of a young girl could be announced soon.
Preston Marquardt was charged with second-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of Akila Jackson. Marquart was following a car near the 8900 block of Hall Ferry Road in October 2019. Prosecutors said the former officer was going 58 mph in a 30 mph zone without lights and sirens. According to police, Jackson was hit by a squad car before the officer could stop the speeding car.
“You have to live every day, for the rest of your life, know you took the life of a 12-year-old who didn’t really get a chance to experience life,” said Willie, Jackson’s father.
Marquart faced a judge for that trial on Tuesday. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office said judges are looking into the matter.
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